Diaper Rash Center - New Rochelle, NY
New Rochelle 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 New Rochelle * Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester  Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester  Sound Shore Medical Center of Westchester  Matthew Kates MD & Derek Soohoo MD  Pediatric Group of New Rochelle  Pediatric Group of New Rochelle  Pediatric Associates of Southern Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Southern Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Southern Westchester  John Jacoby MD  Ralph T Candela MD  Pelham Pediatrics PC  Pelham Pediatrics PC  Pelham Pediatrics PC  Mona Gabbay MD  Larchmont Pediatrics  Ihn Sough Lar MD  Eastchester Pediatrics  Eastchester Pediatrics  Eastchester Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group  Pediatric Station PC  Lori J Semel MD  Praveen Ballabh MD  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Miriam Levitt MD  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Douglas Savino MD  Pediatric Associates of Westchester  Mount Vernon Hospital Pediatrics  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Postroad Pediatrics  Mount Vernon Pediatrics Group  Postroad Pediatrics  Mt Vernon Neighborhood Health Center  Postroad Pediatrics  Sami E Sayegh MD  Chin Thapvongse MD  Stephen Boris MD  Ganguly Associates  Montefiore Medical Group Co-Op City  Montefiore Medical Group Co-Op City  Montefiore Medical Group Co-Op City  Drs Dagli & Dagli  Montefiore Medical Group  James A Pollowitz MD  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Scarsdale Pediatric Associates PC  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Joseph L Huang MD  Iwuozo Obilo MD  Boston Road Health Ctr  Sujata Vidyasagar MD  Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center  MMC Pediatric Ambulatory Care North Clinic  MMC Pediatric Ambulatory Care North Clinic  Harrison Pediatrics PLLC  Kira Geraci-Ciardullo MD  Harrison Pediatrics PLLC  Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center  Pediatric Ophthalmology of New York  Central Avenue Pediatrics  The Bronx Docs  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Central Avenue Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group Pediatrics  Jacob Pediatrics  Jacobi Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics  Jacobi Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics  Vincent J Rella MD  Jacobi Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics  Rose F Kennedy Rehab Center  Jacobi Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics  Jacobi Medical Center Dept of Pediatrics  Rose F Kennedy Rehab Center  River Valley Pediatrics  Montefiore Medical Group  Arthur D Hall MD  Children's Physicians  Children's Physicians  Children's Physicians New Rochelle, New YorkUpcoming 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 are noninfectious, common rashes localized to a particular anatomical area?Common, noninfectious rashes are listed below. Since these conditions are not caused by infectious organisms, it is reasonable to attempt to treat them with over-the-counter 1% hydrocortisone cream for a week or so prior to seeking medical attention. Seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis is the single most common rash affecting adults. It produces a red, scaling eruption that characteristically affects the scalp, forehead, brows, cheeks, and external ears. Atopic dermatitis: Atopic dermatitis, often called eczema, is a common disorder of childhood which produces red, itchy, weeping rashes on the inner aspects of the elbows and in back of the knees as well as the cheeks, neck, wrists, and ankles. It is commonly found in patients who also have asthma and hay fever. Contact dermatitis: Contact dermatitis is a rash that i... Other Related Diaper Rash ArticlesEmergency Contact for New Rochelle
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