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Diaper dermatitis - Candida-associated



Candida, flourescent stain
Candida, flourescent stain
Diaper rash
Diaper rash


Diaper dermatitis - Candida-associated

Alternative Names:

Dermatitis - diaper and Candida; Candida-associated diaper dermatitis
Treatment:

Topical antifungal skin preparations will clear candidal infections. Some preparations are available as over-the-counter (OTC) creams and ointments.

Some of these antifungals include:

  • Nystatin (prescription)
  • Clotrimazole (OTC) (Lotrimin)
  • Miconazole (OTC) (Micatin; Monistat-Derm; Zeasorb-AF)
  • Ketoconazole (prescription) (Nizoral)

Expectations (prognosis):


The rash usually responds well to treatment.


Complications:

Calling your health care provider:

If your baby has a diaper rash that doesn't respond to home treatment, you should have the baby examined by your health care provider.




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