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Diaper Rash

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Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis or irritant diaper dermatitis



  • A type of irritant dermatitis
  • A term used when a diaper rash occurs in infants

  • Red patches and scales in the entire area covered by the diaper
  • Often with bulla (fluid-filled blister), fissure, skin loss

  • Ammonia in urine
  • Acids in the stool
  • Soaps and other products

  • Based on clinical findings

  • 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

  • Secondary infection with bacteria and yeast




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