Diaper Rash Center - North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen 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 North Bergen * Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Hudson Pediatrics  West New York Family Health Center  Maria Gutierrez Mena MD  North Hudson Community Action Center  North Hudson Community Action Center  City Heights Pediatrics  City Heights Pediatrics  Rodrigo Castillo MD & Elma Castillo MD  Rodrigo Castillo MD & Elma Castillo MD  Hudson Kids Care Center  Louis Goyco MD  Healthy Child Pediatrics  Clementino Purisima & Fely Purisima MDs  Hoboken Pediatrics PA  Hoboken Pediatrics PA  Santa Clara Pediatrics  Ok K Choi MD  Felocelia Alcid MD  River Road Medical Center  Arkus Politis Pediatrics LLC  Arkus Politis Pediatrics LLC  F G Tolentino MD  River Road Medical Center  ENT & Allergy Associates  ENT & Allergy Associates  Nadia Ghattas MD  Drs Tan & Tan  Drs Tan & Tan  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Riverside Pediatrics  Pediatric Practice  Jung L Rhee MD  Vijaya Desai MD  Chitra Sethi MD  Total Care Pediatrics  Thelma Endaya-Aguila MD  Total Care Pediatrics  Total Care Pediatrics  Total Care Pediatrics  Luba Stein MD  Total Care Pediatrics  University Institute for Childrens Health  Nagi Eltemsah MD  B Badawy MD  Reginald Coleman MD  Drs Dimaculangan Mangosing & Ong  Drs Dimaculangan Mangosing & Ong  E V Medrano MD  Danilo Palomares MD  Meenakshee Majithia MD  Jersey City Medical Center Emergency  Jersey City Medical Center Emergency  Vivina Malantic MD  Yong H Shin MD  Pedimedica PA  Allergy Alliance Group LLC  Leonor L Estebal MD  Pedimedica PA  Pedimedica PA  Haeyang Chung MD  Amina Elkassir MD  Center For Children With Special Needs  Maria Franco-Lipat MD  Center For Children With Special Needs  Neighborhood Clinic  Chun S Shinn MD  Shanti Dhupar MD North Bergen, New JerseyUpcoming Local Events2012-05-29
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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 North Bergen
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