Colloquially referred to as diaper, ammonia, or napkin rash; dermatitis of thighs and buttocks resulting from exposure to urine and faeces in infants' diapers. Formerly attributed to ammonia formation; moisture, bacterial growth, and alkalinity may all induce lesions. ... Synonym: ammonia rash, diaper rash, Jacquet's erythema, napkin rash. ... (05 ...
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diaper rash.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. colloquially referred to as diaper rash; dermatitis of thighs and buttocks resulting from exposure to urine and feces in infants' diapers. Formerly attributed to ammonia formation; moisture, bacterial growth, and alkalinity may all induce lesions. Synonyms: diaper rash, nappy rash
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Diaper dermatitis is, as the name implies, an eruption that can be found involving the lower abdomen, proximal thighs, and groin of infants wearing diapers. The cause is predominantly an irritant dermatitis, although there can be evidence of active Candida overgrowth. Dead Candida organisms are extremely irritating, and probably account for some of...
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