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Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis or irritant diaper dermatitis
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- A type of irritant dermatitis
- A term used when a diaper rash occurs in infants
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- Red patches and scales in the entire area covered by the diaper
- Often with bulla (fluid-filled blister), fissure, skin loss
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- Ammonia in urine
- Acids in the stool
- Soaps and other products
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- Based on clinical findings
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- Frequent changing of diapers
- Meticulous washing of the genitalia
- Application of ointments containing either petroleum jelly (Vaseline) or zinc oxide (e.g., Desitin)
- Topical hydrocortisone
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- Secondary infection with bacteria and yeast
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