Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis
Keeping the diaper area clean and dry is the best treatment for irritant dermatitis. The more time the baby can be kept out of diapers, the better. Your doctor may suggest a barrier cream, such as a zinc oxide based product.
Call your doctor if the rash worsens or there are sores on the skin.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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