Diaper Rash Center - Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita * Facey Medical Group Valencia  Pediatric Cardiology Medical Associates  Facey Medical Group Valencia  Facey Medical Group Valencia  Facey Medical Group Valencia  Facey Medical Group Valencia  Facey Medical Group Valencia  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Southern California Orthopedic Institute  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Santa Clarita Pediatrics  Santa Clarita Pediatrics  Larry Sherman MD  Larry Sherman MD  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Facey Medical Group Copperhill  Krishan Vashistha MD  Prima Health Care  Prima Health Care  Facey Medical Group Canyon Country  Facey Medical Group Canyon Country  Olive View Medical Center  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  UCLA Olive View Medical Center Pediatrics  Facey Medical Group Porter Ranch  Facey Medical Group Porter Ranch  Facey Medical Foundation Mission Hills  Steven Shoham MD  Steven Shoham MD  NE Valley Health Corp  HeathCare Partners Medical Group  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  NE Valley Health Corp  All Valley Pediatrics Inc  All Valley Pediatrics Inc  Premier Pediatrics  Premier Pediatrics  Premier Pediatrics  All Valley Pediatrics Inc  San Fernando Health Center  Kids & Teens Medical Group  M A Sachani MD  Seymour Silverberg MD  Bellaflor V Trompeta MD  Northridge Family Practice Center  Facey Medical Group Northridge  Northridge Family Practice Center  Northridge Hospital Neonatology  Charles D Goodman MD  Garabed Kayekjian MD  Facey Medical Group Northridge  Frank Peng MD  Facey Medical Group Northridge  Hooshang Semnani MD  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Mojdeh Zafaranchi MD  Mission City Community Network  Jung Hi Kim MD  El Troy Ecto Del Barrio  Santo Nino Medical Clinic  Rosalinda A Roy MD  Community Medical Group of Simi Valley  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Irving Penn MD  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  James A Weidman MD  Scott Calig MD  Scott Calig MD  Rita P Guimelon MD  Special Care Pediatrics  Simi Pediatrics Santa Clarita, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-10
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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 Santa Clarita
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