Diaper Rash Center - Pomona, CA
Pomona 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 Pomona * Urban Medical Clinic  Tam Thi Ha MD  C David Huang MD  Pomona Valley Medical Center  Huu Dinh Vo MD Inc  Pomona Pediatrics  Kong-Tay Wu MD  Shahida Dadabhoy MD  Lawrence Lai MD  Pomona Pediatrics  Chino Hills Pediatrics, Inc.  Pomona Pediatrics  Pomona Pediatrics  Pomona Pediatrics  Pomona Pediatrics  Pomona Pediatrics  Chaparell Medical Group  Bharati Ghosh MD  Adam J Novak MD  Cecilia Casa Clang MD  Thomas K Hsu MD  Nopaval Karnavy MD  Sarasa Kumar MD Inc  Magan Medical Clinic  Magan Medical Clinic  Magan Medical Clinic  Leila K Jabaji MD  Magan Medical Clinic  Magan Medical Clinic  Carolyne T Lim MD  Raimel Perez-Pasiliao MD  Myrna M Saludares MD  Anaheim Fullerton Medical Group  George Madanat MD  George Madanat MD  Theodora Ewusi Mensah MD  Kanan R Modi MD  Healthcare Partner Glendora Office  Healthcare Partner Glendora Office  Healthcare Partner Glendora Office  Anne Unbong-Kim MD  Chang Lin MD  Renie Ramos MD  Anne Unbong-Kim MD  San Antonio Community Hospital Neonatology  Mira B Joshi MD  Steve R Firme MD  Mahmoud Ibrahim MD  Drs Saad & Dagher  Glenn Perez & Myrna Perez MDs  Glenn Perez & Myrna Perez MDs  Drs Saad & Dagher  Peppertree Medical Specialties  Andrew S Hsu MD  Esther Quirolgico MD  Elliot Weinstein MD  Eva Chan MD  Dr Pratima Patel  Glendora Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Thomas H Lin MD  Glendora Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Rosa M Gidowski MD  Pleitez Medical Clinic  Magan Medical Clinic  Magan Medical Clinic  Laura L Barker MD  Milan Kim MD  J Kim & K Kim MDs  Kaied O Shalabi MD  Daksha Jain MD  The West Covina Kids DOC  Advance Care Medical Group  Joon Kang Medical Group  Sherry Meng MD  Caduceus Pediatrics  Drs Streit Weinberg & Gazzaniga MD  Caduceus Pediatrics  Caduceus Pediatrics  Drs Streit Weinberg & Gazzaniga MD  Drs Streit Weinberg & Gazzaniga MD  Haven Family Medical Center  Filomena Pascual MD Inc  Asha R Kumar MD Inc  Julius C Kpaduwa MD Stella Kpaduwa MD  Placentia Medical Office  Pinnacle Medical Group Cucamonga  Marigangaiah Mahadev MD  West Covina Medical Clinic  West Covina Medical Clinic  Placentia Medical Office  John & Rosa Cu MDs  Harbhajan Hanjan MD  Raquel M Ynchausti MD  Bright Medical Assoc  Colima Medical Clinic  Helen Huang MD  Bright Medical Assoc  Yen-Fu James Liu MD  Bright Medical Assoc  Foothills Infectious Disease Medical Group Pomona, 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 Pomona
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