Diaper Rash Center - Paramount, CA
Paramount 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 Paramount * Mildred R Rey MD  Jesse M DeLeon & Liberation DeLeon MDs  Ignatius Godoy MD  Minerva Lobarbio-Banares MD  CML Medical Center  Sacred Heart Family Center  Kit H Lee MD  Jose Mendoza MD  Good Life Medical Group Inc  Pad & Vicki Krishna MDs  Joseph C Oh MD  B F Sedrak MD  Agape Family Medical  Victoria S Bal MD  Bellflower Park Medical Group  Imelda Yujuco MD Inc  Ranch Los Amigos National Rehab  Ranch Los Amigos National Rehab  Maria Pamaran MD  Grace Life Medical Center  Pioneer Medical Group Artesia  Jefferson & Johnson-Chavis MDs  Jefferson & Johnson-Chavis MDs  Jefferson & Johnson-Chavis MDs  Kaiser Permanente Allergy & Dermatology  Edward Austin MD  Marilou G Cruz MD  Richard B Aguilar MD  Aswani & Dakak MDs  Aswani & Dakak MDs  James E Saunders MD  Pioneer Medical Group Long Beach  Pioneer Medical Group Inc  Rita Roy MD  Pediatric Clinic  Pediatric Clinic  Jamie C Oey MD  Pioneer Medical Group South Gate  Terence T Tan MD  Ejike Onyeador MD  San Martin Medical Clinic at South Gate  Central Medical Guadalupano Center  Talbert Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Pediatric Medical Center  Pediatric Medical Center  Pediatric Medical Center  Pediatric Medical Center  Pediatric Medical Center  Pediatric Medical Center  Nord S Nation MD  Harriman Jones Medical Group  Harriman Jones Medical Group  Nord S Nation MD  Harriman Jones Medical Group  Wen-Shiang Hong MD  Kungsoo Kim MD  Liang-Mu Lin MD  Winifred Williams MD  Victoria Medical Group  Drs Percer & Tran  Catherine A Raqueno MD  J Shafai MD Inc  Nasir Tejani MD  Drs Percer & Tran  LAC / Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital  LAC / Martin Luther King Jr General Hospital  Teresa V Rozon Bondoc MD  Sawsan F Selem MD  Universal Care Medical Group  Universal Care Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Talbert Medical Group  Longway Tsai MD  Pediatric Medical Group  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Pioneer Medical Group Inc  Accountable Health Plan  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Pediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology & Nutrition  Hezekiah N Moore MD  Maria Teresa Pastor MD  Shahira S Abdel-Malek MD  San Miguel Medical Clinic  Leroy Haugh MD  Leroy Haugh MD  Tao Nguyen MD  Watts Health Center  Watts Health Center  Watts Health Center  Chung Lee MD  Hong Mai MD  Watts Health Center  Watts Health Center  David Aguilar MD  Clinica Virgin de Guadalupe  Clinica Medica Cuzcatlan Paramount, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 Paramount
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