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What is diaper dermatitis?

Diaper dermatitis, commonly known as a diaper rash, is a term used to describe different skin rashes in the diapered area. The rash is usually red, scaling and rarely ulcerated. It is most commonly seen in infants between the ages of 9 to 12 months but may begin within the first 2 months of life.

What causes diaper dermatitis?

Possible contributors to diaper dermatitis include the following:

• Irritation - From Urine And Feces Trapped In The Diaper. Candida Diaper
• Dermatitis - Dermatitis Caused By A Yeast Infection In The Diaper Area, Often Preceded By Diaper Dermatitis.
• Seborrheic Diaper Dermatitis - A Common, chronic skin condition that can affect the diaper area as well as other locations on the body.

Other less common causes of dermatitis in the diaper area include the following:

• Impetigo - Dermatitis Caused By A Bacterial Infection
• Perianal Streptococcal Disease - Dermatitis Caused By A Streptococcus.
• Allergic Dermatitis - A Type Of Dermatitis That Is Rare In The First 2 Years Of Life, But May Be Caused By Soaps And Detergents, Or The Diaper.