napkin rash — nappy rash a red skin rash within the napkin area, usually caused by chemical irritation (ammoniacal dermatitis) or infection with Candida. Ammoniacal dermatitis is caused by skin contact with wet soiled nappies, the stool bacteria reacting with… … The new mediacal dictionary
Опрелость (Napkin Rash, Nappy Rash) — появление красной сыпи на коже младенца под подгузниками; обычно связано с химическим раздражением (аммониевый дерматит) или инфекцией, вызванной грибками кандида (Candida). Аммониевый дерматит возникает в результате соприкосновения кожи с… … Медицинские термины
nappy rash — napkin rash … The new mediacal dictionary
nappy rash — see napkin rash … Medical dictionary
Dermatitis — Inflammation of the skin, either due to direct contact with an irritating substance, or to an allergic reaction. Symptoms of dermatitis include redness, itching, and in some cases blistering. There are two types of dermatitis: eczematous (eczema) … Medical dictionary
dermatitis — n. an inflammatory condition of the skin caused by outside agents (compare eczema, an endogenous disease in which such agents do not play a primary role). Primary irritant dermatitis may occur in anyone who has sufficient contact with such… … The new mediacal dictionary
barrier cream — a preparation used to protect the skin against water soluble irritants (e.g. detergents, breakdown products of urine). Usually applied in the form of a cream or ointment and often containing a silicone (such as dimeticone), barrier creams are… … Medical dictionary
dimeticone — n. a silicone preparation used externally to prevent undue drying of the skin and to protect it against irritating external agents. It is commonly used to prevent napkin rash in babies. Trade names: Conotrane, Siopel. See also simethicone … Medical dictionary
barrier cream — a preparation used to protect the skin against water soluble irritants (e.g. detergents, breakdown products of urine). Usually applied in the form of a cream or ointment and often containing a silicone (such as dimeticone), barrier creams are… … The new mediacal dictionary
cetrimide — n. a detergent disinfectant, used for cleansing skin surfaces and wounds, for treating minor burns and abrasions, and as an ingredient of barrier creams for napkin rash and bedsores. There are few adverse reactions from external application; most … The new mediacal dictionary
