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noun
- 1. inflammation of a baby's skin caused by prolonged contact with a damp nappy. British
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Nappy rash is a skin irritation that appears around your baby’s nappy area. Nappy rash often happens when your baby’s skin is damp or dirty. You can help prevent and treat nappy rash by keeping your baby clean and dry. If you baby’s nappy rash doesn’t go away, a doctor can prescribe medicine to treat it. What is nappy rash?
Nappy rash. The most common cause of nappy rash (sometimes called diaper dermatitis) in children is irritation. Constant moisture from urine (wee) and faeces (poo) and friction from materials (e.g. cloth and disposable nappies) cause damage to the skin.
Irritant diaper dermatitis (IDD, also called a diaper or nappy rash) is a generic term applied to skin rash in the diaper (in British and Australian English "nappy") area that are caused by various skin disorders and/or irritants.
Feb 1, 2024 · Diaper rash is a form of dermatitis that looks like patches of inflamed skin on the buttocks, thighs and genitals. It can be caused by wet or soiled diapers that aren't changed often enough. Or it may be due to skin sensitivity and chafing. The condition is common in babies, though anyone who wears a diaper regularly can develop it.
Jan 24, 2024 · Definition. Nappy rash is inflammation of the skin in the area of the body covered by a nappy. It is primarily an irritant contact dermatitis. The main irritants are urine, faeces, and faecal enzymes, which lead to skin breakdown, typically of the perineum and convex surfaces of the buttocks, with sparing of the skin folds. History and exam.
Key points. Effective treatment of nappy rash involves minimising skin contact with irritants and creating a barrier while skin heals. If nappy rash doesn’t heal with simple treatment measures, other causes must be considered.
What is napkin dermatitis? Napkin dermatitis and nappy rash are used to describe various skin conditions that affect the skin under a napkin or incontinence pad. The US term is diaper rash. Napkin dermatitis is most often a form of contact dermatitis. Who gets napkin dermatitis?
