Diaper Rash Center - Pleasanton, CA
Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton * Anastasiou Anastasiou Herrera & Pejham MDs  Anastasiou Anastasiou Herrera & Pejham MDs  Anastasiou Anastasiou Herrera & Pejham MDs  Anastasiou Anastasiou Herrera & Pejham MDs  Allergy & Asthma Medical Group  Anastasiou Anastasiou Herrera & Pejham MDs  Hillary Perr MD  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Bayside Medical Group  Suresh Sachdeva MD  Suresh Sachdeva MD  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Puri Pediatric Medical Group  Rhodora DeLaCruz MD  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  Puri Pediatric Medical Group  Puri Pediatric Medical Group  Allergy & Asthma Associates of Northern California  South East Bay Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Permanente Medical Center Fremont  Bayside Medical Group  David Hoffman MD  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Palo Alto Medical Foundation Fremont Center  Eugene DiCero MD  John Muir Medical Group  John Muir Medical Group  John Muir Medical Group  Ebrahim Aahmadi MD  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  San Ramon Valley Primary Care Medical Group  John Muir Medical Group  Kaiser Permanente West  Kaiser Permanente West  Kaiser Permanente West  Kaiser Permanente West  Kaiser Permanente West  Kaiser Permanente West  Norma V Paragas MD  Debra D Witter MD  Eleanor P Reyes MD  Susana N Alonzo MD  Kaiser Medical Center Hayward Internal Medicine  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Castro Valley Pediatrics  Eric D Wells MD  Primary Pediatrics  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Primary Pediatrics  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Primary Pediatrics  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Frederick L Humeston MD  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pediatric Medical Office  Kasthuri Rajaram MD  Kaiser Permanente Hayward  Kaiser Permanente Hayward  Kaiser Permanente Hayward  Kaiser Permanente Hayward  Kaiser Permanente ER Dept  Kaiser Permanente ER Dept  Kaiser Permanente Hayward  Kaiser Permanente Hayward Pleasanton, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-16
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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 Pleasanton
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