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Pediatric Dermatology Mar 2018Diaper dermatitis is the most common contact eczema present in early childhood. The main cause is an irritant reaction to urine and feces, which is facilitated by the... (Review)
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Diaper dermatitis is the most common contact eczema present in early childhood. The main cause is an irritant reaction to urine and feces, which is facilitated by the occlusive conditions under the diaper, leading to hyperhydration of the stratum corneum (diaper dermatitis). In addition, diaper pressure and friction can increase the risk of skin inflammation, which also opens the skin up to other irritant agents, allergens, and infectious agents, such as candida albicans. However, a variety of diseases are associated with inflammation of the skin in the diaper region, therefore the term "diaper dermatitis" is merely descriptive and does not reflect anything about the etiopathogenesis. The term diaper dermatitis refers only to an inflammation in the diapering area and should not be automatically equated with reactions to diapers. Making the correct diagnosis requires a thorough examination of the skin in its entirety and a detailed report of the patient's medical and family history. Once a specific pattern is identified, a precise diagnosis, and an appropriate therapy, can be determined.
Topics: Diagnosis, Differential; Diaper Rash; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Skin
PubMed: 29596730
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Dermatologic Clinics Jan 1999Diaper rash therapy can be as simple as A, B, C, D, and E if you are able to identify generic diaper rash and exclude other causes. Components of diaper rash treatment... (Review)
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Diaper rash therapy can be as simple as A, B, C, D, and E if you are able to identify generic diaper rash and exclude other causes. Components of diaper rash treatment include airing, barrier and other tropical product application, cleansing of the diaper area, diaper selection, and education of caregivers. Diaper rash therapy can be letter-perfect.
Topics: Diaper Rash; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn; United States
PubMed: 9987005
DOI: 10.1016/s0733-8635(05)70079-6 -
Dermatologic Therapy Nov 2020
Topics: Candidiasis, Cutaneous; Diaper Rash; Granuloma; Humans; Infant
PubMed: 32794324
DOI: 10.1111/dth.14019 -
Journal of the American Medical... Sep 1957
Topics: Child; Dermatitis; Dermatitis, Contact; Diaper Rash; Humans; Infant
PubMed: 13462785
DOI: 10.1001/jama.1957.02980210050012 -
Pediatric Dermatology Sep 2018
Topics: Diaper Rash; Diapers, Infant; Humans; Infant; Infant Care
PubMed: 30211463
DOI: 10.1111/pde.13691 -
Indian Journal of Pediatrics Aug 2003Diaper dermatitis, also know as nappy rash, is an inflammation of the skin covered by nappy. It probably results due to an interaction of multiple factors like increased... (Review)
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Diaper dermatitis, also know as nappy rash, is an inflammation of the skin covered by nappy. It probably results due to an interaction of multiple factors like increased wetness, elevated pH due to urine, fecal enzymes and microorganisms under the nappy. It manifests as an erythematous rash occurring on the convex surfaces of skin under the nappy. Rashes resembling nappy dermatitis can also be caused by some diseases which may have serious systemic manifestations. Therefore it is essential to differentiate and treat them. The principle of treatment of diaper dermatitis is to keep the skin in the nappy area as dry as possible with frequent nappy change. The superabsorbent disposable diapers are known to reduce the incidence of diaper dermatitis. Barrier creams to protect the infant's skin and mild topical corticosteroids to reduce the inflammation are mainstays of therapy. The incidence and severity can be reduced by keeping the skin dry under the nappy and protected from irritants and infections.
Topics: Candidiasis, Cutaneous; Child, Preschool; Diagnosis, Differential; Diaper Rash; Diapers, Infant; Feces; Humans; Hygiene; Infant; Infant, Newborn; Skin; Urine
PubMed: 14510084
DOI: 10.1007/BF02724253 -
Annales de Dermatologie Et de... Jan 2015
Topics: Acrodermatitis; Dermatitis, Seborrheic; Dermatomycoses; Diagnosis, Differential; Diaper Rash; Diapers, Infant; Histiocytosis, Langerhans-Cell; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Psoriasis; Skin Diseases, Bacterial; Skin Diseases, Papulosquamous; Zinc
PubMed: 25600797
DOI: 10.1016/j.annder.2014.09.611 -
Clinical Pediatrics May 2017
Topics: Communication; Diaper Rash; Diapers, Infant; Humans; Infant
PubMed: 28420252
DOI: 10.1177/0009922817704929 -
Pediatrics in Review Apr 1995
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Topics: Diaper Rash; Humans; Infant; Infant, Newborn
PubMed: 7731909
DOI: 10.1542/pir.16-4-142 -
Clinics in Dermatology 2000