Diaper Rash Center - Port Arthur, TX
Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur * Fe M Martin MD  Patricia Patterson MD  Erlinda R Punsalan MD  Marian Cordovez-Tan MD  Mid County Medical Group  Primary Care Pediatrics  Edward T Braye MD  Triangle Pediatrics  Raja H Ataya MD  Beaumont Pediatric Center PLLC  Beaumont Pediatric Center PLLC  Beaumont Pediatric Center PLLC  Drs Hababag & Medrano  Beaumont Pediatric Center PLLC  Orange Pediatrics  TLC Pediatrics  Jamie M Waldrep MD  Beaumont Pediatric Center PLLC  Southeast Texas Medical Associates LLP  Drs Manuel & Soosai  Joseph Derrick MD  Uma Kanojia MD  Neonatal Intensive Care Unit  Sharda Doshi MD  Alvin H Prause MD  Drs Kayani & Kayani  Winnie Community Clinic  Ghaleb S Al-Awar MD  Talosig Clinic  Calvary Medical Clinic  Edwin Upton MD  Kalyan K Rath MD  Chaninthorn Setabutr MD  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB Galveston  UTMB Children's Special Services  UTMB Galveston  UTMB Children's Special Services  UTMB Pediatric Allergy & Immunology  Island Pediatric Associates  Villar-Lamug Pediatrics  UTMB Pediatric Genetics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB Pediatric Genetics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  Island Pediatric Associates  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB Children's Special Services  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  UTMB General Academic Pediatrics  Villar-Lamug Pediatrics  Shannon Kluppel MD  Diana Villarreal MD  Cynthia L Bureau MD  Lyla S Challa MD  Avelina S Dimaandal MD  Rahman Uddin MD  Pediatric Associates of UTB Clinic  Pediatric Associates of UTB Clinic  Pediatric Associates of UTB Clinic  Pediatric Associates of UTB Clinic  Nassau Bay Pediatrics  Nassau Bay Pediatrics  Nassau Bay Pediatrics  G Gordon Bellah Jr MD  Bay Nguyen MD  Jennifer L Caffey DO  Texas Childrens Pediatric Associates Northshore  Texas Childrens Pediatric Associates Northshore  Texas Childrens Pediatric Associates Northshore  Texas Childrens Pediatric Associates Northshore  Texas Childrens Pediatric Associates Northshore  Bay Area Pediatric Associates PA  Bay Area Pediatric Associates PA  Bay Area Pediatric Associates PA  Bay Area Pediatric Associates PA  Calvary Medical Clinic  Calvary Medical Clinic  Taylor Pediatrics  Fairmont Pediatrics & Assoc  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Baybrook  Bay Colony Pediatrics  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Baybrook  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Baybrook  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Baybrook  Pediatric Associates of Kingwood  Pediatric Associates of Kingwood  Pediatric Associates of Kingwood  Pediatric Associates of Kingwood  Howard Boland MD  Pediatrics Medical Group  Brighter Tomorrow Pediatrics  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Pasadena  Kelsey-Seybold Clinic Pasadena  Clearlake Pediatric Clinic  Clearlake Pediatric Clinic  Clearlake Pediatric Clinic Port Arthur, TexasUpcoming 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 Port Arthur
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