napkin rash

napkin 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 urine to form irritant ammonia. Treatment involves exposure to air, application of barrier creams, and frequent nappy changes. Candidal nappy rash is treated with antifungal creams. Other causes of napkin rash include eczema and psoriasis.

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nappy rash popular terms for diaper dermatitis.

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  • 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

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