Diaper Rash Center - Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie Pediatrician Doctors for Diaper RashType of Physician: Pediatrician What is a Pediatrician? A certification by the Board of Pediatrics; practitioners are concerned with the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Pediatric care encompasses a wide range of health services, from preventive health care to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. The pediatrician understands the constantly changing status of his/her patients due to growth and development, and the consequent changing standards of "normal" for age. Specialty: Pediatrics Common Name: Children's Doctor Pediatrician Doctors in Grand Prairie * Toni Capino MD  Pediatric & Adolescent Center of Grand Prairie Arlington  Pediatric & Adolescent Center of Grand Prairie Arlington  Pediatric & Adolescent Center of Grand Prairie Arlington  Arlington Minor Emergency Clinic  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Medical & Surgical Clinic of Irving Pediatrics  Electra Greer MD  Cook Children's Arlington Pediatrics Dept  Wilfred L Raine MD  Cook Childrens Physicians Pediatric Dept  Willis L Starnes MD  Willis L Starnes MD  Arlington Physicians Group Pediatric Clinic  Arlington Physicians Group Pediatric Clinic  Arlington Physicians Group Pediatric Clinic  Kids Doc Pediatric  Kids Doc Pediatric  Lydia Bishop MD  Kenneth P Carlson MD  Eva Carrizales DO  Walter Leon MD & Sharla Hays DO  Walter Leon MD & Sharla Hays DO  Walter Leon MD & Sharla Hays DO  Walter Leon MD & Sharla Hays DO  Pilgrim-King MD FAAP  Wee Tots Pediatrics PA  Wee Tots Pediatrics PA  Wee Tots Pediatrics PA  Richard A Chiarello MD  H Mark Welch Jr. MD  Tony T Chuong MD PA  Pediatric Clinic  Parkland Medical Center  Ricardo Urrutia MD  Anna T Kowalska MD  Pediatrics of Dallas  Pediatrics of Dallas  Arlington Pediatrics  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Arlington Pediatrics  Cook Childrens HEB Clinic  Cook Childrens HEB Clinic  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Cook Childrens HEB Clinic  Cook Childrens HEB Clinic  Oak Cliff Children's Clinic  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Medical Clinic of North Texas  Naum I Becker MD  Stevens Park Clinic Medical Group  Jan B Sandusky MD  Shu Ying Turng MD  Clinical Pediatric Associates  Clinical Pediatric Associates  Pediatric Center of Las Colinas  Pediatric Center of Las Colinas  Clinical Pediatric Associates  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Medical Clinic of North Texas PA  Newborn and Pediatric Health Services PA  Southwest Child & Family Medicine PA  Joselita Rodriguez MD  Pediatrics Southwest  Pediatrics Southwest  Pediatrics Southwest  Jerry Morgan MD  Pediatrics Southwest  North Texas Health Care Associates  North Texas Health Care Associates  North Texas Health Care Associates  Methodist Family Health Centers  Cooks Children Physicians Network  Ruby G Bolden MD  Cooks Children Physicians Network  JPS Northeast Clinic  UT Southwestern Childrens Medical Center of Dallas  UTSW Fertility & Advanced Reproduction Medicine  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Childrens Medical Center of Dallas  UT Southwestern Medical Center Pediatrics  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  Ewe Goh MD  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Childrens Medical Center of Dallas  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Medical Center Neonatology/Perinatal  UT Southwestern Childrens Medical Center of Dallas  UT Southwestern Childrens Medical Center of Dallas Grand Prairie, TexasUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Diaper RashRead the Diaper Rash article » What is diaper rash?Diaper rash is a generalized term indicating any skin irritation (regardless of cause) that develops in the diaper-covered region. Synonyms include diaper dermatitis (dermatitis = inflammation of the skin), napkin (or "nappy") dermatitis and ammonia dermatitis. While there are a several broad categories of causes of diaper rash, contact irritation is the most common culprit. While diaper rash is generally thought to affect infants and toddlers, any individual wearing a diaper (for example, an incontinent adult) is a candidate to develop this dermatitis. Is diaper rash a sign of neglectful care?No, not at all. Parents often incorrectly feel that the rash is a visual representation of poor caretaking skills. However, parents need to understand that the basic causes for this common kind of skin irritation are still under active debate in the field of dermatology and that neglectful parenting is not among the possible factors. In the United States, diaper dermatitis represents about 10%-20% of all skin disorders managed by a general pediatrician. While the rash may develop as early as the first week of life, the most frequent time period is between 9 and 12 months of age. Studies have indicated that, at any point in time, between 7%-35% of children in this age range are experiencing such a skin rash.
What causes diaper rash?There are several categories of causes for this dermatitis. First and foremost is "irritant" or "contact" dermatitis. Skin involvement may vary from mild redness (similar in character to a sunburn) to erosion of the top layers of skin. A characteristic differential point of contract diaper dermatitis from other causes of diaper rash is that it rarely involves the skin fold Skin infections compose the next most common category of diaper... Recommended Reading Related to Diaper RashWhat is Hirschsprung's disease?Hirschsprung's (HURSH-sprungz) disease, or HD, is a disease of the large intestine. The large intestine is also sometimes called the colon. The word bowel can refer to the large and small intestines. Hirschsprung's disease usually occurs in children. It causes constipation, which means that bowel movements are difficult. Some children with Hirschsprung's disease can't have bowel movements at all. The stool creates a blockage in the intestine. If Hirschsprung's disease is not treated, stool can fill up the large intestine. This can cause serious problems like infection, bursting of the colon, and even death. Most parents feel frightened when they learn that their child has a serious disease. This information will help you understand Hirschsprung's disease and how you and the doctor can help your child.
Why does Hirschsprung's disease cause constipation?Normally, musc... Other Related Diaper Rash ArticlesEmergency Contact for Grand Prairie
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