During bouts of diarrhea, the acid in the stool is very irritating
to a baby's skin. Frequent diaper changes are necessary to avoid a
painful rash.
Review Date: 11/18/2005
Reviewed By: John Goldenring, MD, MPH, Department of Pediatrics, Children's
Hospital, San Diego, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare
Network.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
