Research Notes on Diaper Rash
Diaper rash is a skin problem caused by the skin staying wet, rubbing from the diaper, and contact with chemicals in the urine and stool. The skin may look red, raw, scalded, or burned. Diaper rash occurs most often in babies between the ages of 9 and 12 months, but can be seen as early as two months.
Fast Facts:
- Diaper Rash can also be called diaper dermatitis.
- A diaper rash can occur at any age.
- The skin may blister or peel in severe cases of diaper rash.
- Fungal or bacterial infections may be the cause of a severe diaper rash.
5 Great Resources on Diaper Rash
- eMedicineHealth: Diaper Rash
- Mayo Clinic: Diaper Rash
- DrGreene: Treating Diaper Rash
- BabyCenter: Diaper Rash
- Kids Health: Diaper Rash
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What is Diaper Rash?
- Wikipedia: Definition
- MedicineNet: What is Diaper Rash?
- Cleveland Clinic: What Is A Diaper Rash?
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Diaper Rash
- eMedicine: Pediatric Diaper Rash
What Are The Symptoms of Diaper Rash?
- Cleveland Clinic: What Are The Symptoms Of Diaper Rash?
- University of Virginia Health System: What Are The Symptoms Of Diaper Dermatitis?
- BabyCenter: What Does Diaper Rash Look Like?
- Healthwise (via WebMD): Diaper Rash-Check Your Symptoms
What Are The Causes and Complications of Diaper Rash?
- American Academy of Pediatrics: Causes of Diaper Rash
- eMedicineHealth: Diaper Rash Causes
- WebMD: Causes of Diaper Rash
- MedicineNet: What Causes Diaper Rash
- BabyCenter: How Did My Baby Get Diaper Rash?
- FamilyDoctor: What Causes Diaper Rash?
- The New Parents Guide: Diaper Rash
What Are The Treatments and Medications for Diaper Rash?
- eMedicineHealth: Diaper Rash Treatment Self Care at Home
- What To Expect: Diaper Rash Cures
- Mayo Clinic: Diaper Rash Treatment
- Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Health (via Healthline): Diaper Rash Treatment
What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Diaper Rash?
- Gale Enclyclopedia (via HealthAtoZ): Alternative Treatment
- Natural Family Online: Quick, Easy Solutions to Rash-Free Diapering
- LearningHerbs: Soothe Your Baby's Bottom With This Diaper Rash Remedy
- The Diaper Jungle: Treating Diaper Rash Naturally
- MotherNature: Diaper Rash Soothing Babys Ruddy Buns
- HippieDippieBebe: Make Your Own Diaper Rash Cream
How Do You Prevent Diaper Rash?
- Babycenter: How Can I Prevent Diaper Rash
- Familydoctor: How Is Diaper Rash Prevented?
- Mayo Clinic: Diaper Rash-Prevention
- Wrong Diagnosis: Prevention of Diaper Rash
- All Natural Mommies: Treatment of Diaper Rash
Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Diaper Rash
- families: Diaper Rash Home Remedy Blog
- Ask Moxie: A Mom Gives Advice on Diaper Rash
- my home remedies: Moms Give Home Remedy Suggestions That Worked For Them
- WordPress: Blogs About: Diaper Rash
- Skin Health & Beauty: Diaper Rash Blogs
Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Diaper Rash
- ABC Homeopathy: Diaper Rash Forum
- families: Diaper Rash Suggestions?
- About.com: Diapering and Potty Training Chat Room
- The New Parents Guide: Diaper Rash Message Board
- Baby Corner: Diaper Rash Message Board
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- Reviewer: Pat_Washburn
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- Last update: Nov. 10, 2008
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