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Diaper Rash
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Overview of Diaper Rash 
Skin irritation in the diaper area of infants due to constant moisture. It is a form of contact dermatitis and it involves the skin around the genitals, rectum and abdomen in the area covered by diapers. Adults who have lost bladder control and wear adult-type disposable diapers may also suffer from this.
Causes of Diaper Rash
Cause of diaper rash is from skin irritation produced by the urine or stool.
Signs and Symptoms of Diaper Rash
Symptoms include: moist, painful, red, spotty and itchy (sometimes) skin in the diaper area, sometimes cracked and fissured skin, and in male infants, a red, raw and occasionally bloody area may appear around the meatus (the opening at the tip of the penis).
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Medical Content Last Updated on 07/12/2008
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