Diaper Rash |
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DESCRIPTION
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Almost every child gets diaper rash, a skin irritation in the diaper area. The rash may get infected.
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CAUSES
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The rash usually starts when a wet diaper rubs your child's skin. Urine and stool sitting in the diaper for a long time also can cause a rash, as can diarrhea. Hot, humid weather can make the rash worse. Allergies to soap, fabric softener, lotion, or powder are another possible cause. These chemicals can irritate the child's skin and cause diaper rash. Diaper rash can develop from either cloth or disposable diapers.
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SYMPTOMS
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Your child's diaper area may be red, raw, spotty-looking, cracked, painful, and itchy.
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