Diaper dermatitis - irritant-induced

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Alternative Names

Irritant-induced diaper dermatitis


Treatment

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.


Support Groups


Expectations (prognosis)


Complications


Calling your health care provider

Call your doctor if the rash worsens or there are sores on the skin.



Review Date: 08/15/2007
Reviewed By: Rachel A. Lewis, MD, FAAP, Columbia University Pediatric Faculty Practice, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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