Diaper Rash Center - Saint Peters, MO
Saint Peters 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 Saint Peters * Primary Care Pediatrics  Primary Care Pediatrics  Boonslick Medical Group Inc  Boonslick Pediatrics LLC  Ophthalmology West Inc  Mercy Medical Group  Mercy Medical Group  Mercy Medical Group  Mercy Medical Group  Ibrahim S Umar MD  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Pediatric Associates  O Fallon Pediatric Partners  Pediatric Associates  Pediatric Associates  O Fallon Pediatric Partners  Pediatric Associates  Elliott Farberman MD  After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care  Family Medicine Clinic  Westbury Pediatrics Ltd  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Mid County Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports  Northwest Pediatrics  Northwest Pediatrics  Northwest Pediatrics  Northwest Pediatrics  Northwest Pediatrics  Family Medicine at Wing Haven  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  SSM St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Mercy Medical Group St Charles County Pediatrics  Way To Grow Pediatrics  Way To Grow Pediatrics  Esse Health  Winghaven Pediatrics  Esse Health  Winghaven Pediatrics  Westside Pediatrics  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Westside Pediatrics  St Joseph West Emergency Department  Allergy & Asthma Healthcare  Westside Pediatrics  St Charles Clinic Medical Group  Timothy Jordan MD  Chesterfield Pediatrics LLC  Chesterfield Pediatrics LLC  Chesterfield Pediatrics LLC  Pediatric Care Associates  After Hours Pediatric Urgent Care  Washington University Orthopedics  Gateway Pediatrics Ltd  Woods Mill Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  Woods Mill Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine  St Louis Pediatric Associates  Woods Mill Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  Gateway Pediatrics Ltd  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  St Louis Pediatric Associates  Gateway Pediatrics Ltd  Allergy & Asthma Care  Allergy & Asthma Care  SSM DePaul Health Center  Tots Thru Teens Pediatrics  SSM DePaul Health Center  SSM DePaul Health Center  SSM DePaul Health Center  SSM DePaul Health Center  Tots Thru Teens Pediatrics  Gateway Pediatrics Ltd  Craig A Spiegel MD  SSM DePaul Health Center  SSM DePaul Medical Group Northway Internists  St Lukes Hospital Urgent Care Ctr  Drs Bullivant Kane & Mueller  Drs Bullivant Kane & Mueller  Drs Bullivant Kane & Mueller  Drs Bullivant Kane & Mueller  West County Pediatric Associates  West County Pediatric Associates  West County Pediatric Associates  West County Pediatric Associates Saint Peters, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2012-06-09
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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 Saint Peters
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