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Causes could include:
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Urine induced contact dermatitis
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Feces-induced contact dermatitis
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Urine left in diapers too long breaks down into ammonia, a chemical that is irritating to infant skin. Ammonia dermatitis of this type is a problem in the second half of the first year of life when the infant is producing a larger quantity of urin...
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The presence of skin lesions in the diaper area means that the baby has diaper rash. However, there are several types of rash that may require specific treatment in order to heal.
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Frequently a flat, red rash is caused by simple chafing of the diaper against tender skin, initiating a friction rash. This type of rash is not seen in the skin folds.
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Cutaneous candidiasis is infection of the skin with candida fungus.Skin infection- fungal; Fungal infection- skin; Skin infection- yeast; Yeast infection- skin; Intertriginous candidiasis.The body normally hosts a variety of microorganisms, includ...
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Impetigo is caused by streptococcus(strep) or staphylococcus(staph) bacteria. Methicillin-resistant staph aureus( MRSA) is becoming a common cause.The skin normally has many types of bacteria on it, but intact skin is an effective barrier that kee...
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a skin infection that tends primarily to afflict children.
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Detailed information on impetigo, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on impetigo, including causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment
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Detailed information on impetigo, including cause, symptom, diagnosis, and treatment
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Impetigo refers to a very localized bacterial infection of the skin. There are two types, bullous and epidemic.Impetigo is a contagious bacterial skin infection that mostly affects the area around the nose and mouth.
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Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection of the skin. It primarily afflicts children and the elderly.
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My daughter has sores on her mouth. How can I tell the difference between cold sores and impetigo?
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