Diaper Rash Center - Silver Spring, MD
Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring * Mildred Sanchez MD PA  Woodside Pediatrics LLC  Virgo Carter Pediatrics  Woodside Pediatrics LLC  Virgo Carter Pediatrics  Shawki Al-Attar MD  Holy Cross Hospital Pediatrics  Holy Cross Hospital Pediatrics  Holy Cross Hospital Pediatrics  Holy Cross Hospital Neonatology  Silver Spring Health Center  Children First Pediatrics of Silver Springs  Discovery Pediatrics  Children First Pediatrics of Silver Springs  Children First Pediatrics of Silver Springs  Children First Pediatrics of Silver Springs  Discovery Pediatrics  Neonatology Associates  Discovery Pediatrics  Children First Pediatrics of Silver Springs  Neonatology Associates  Tokoma Park Pediatrics  Tokoma Park Pediatrics  Vijayalakshmi Subramanian MD  Tokoma Park Pediatrics  Annop Tan MD  Felicia Bassey-Akamune MD  Edge Medical Care PC FACP  Childrens Pediatricians & Associates LLC  Childrens Pediatricians & Associates LLC  Childrens Pediatricians & Associates LLC  Childrens Pediatricians & Associates LLC  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Capitol Medical Group  Farira Baghai MD  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Juliet C Naldo MD  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  James Skinner & Rosado MDs  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  June E Fusner MD  White Oak Pediatrics  Joshua M Sharfstein MD  Cullen Umosella Cullen & Cullen MDs PA  Eye Doctors of Washington  Daniel Shmorhun MD  National Institute of Health Clinical Center  Drs Brasch & Goldstein  Alan E Gober MD  Drs Brasch & Goldstein  Jolan S Rhodes MD  Kaiser Permanente Prince Georges Medical Center  Pediatric Care Center  Pediatric Care Center  Pediatric Care Center  Pediatric Care Center  Cohen DeConcini Parker & Wiltrout MDs  Cohen DeConcini Parker & Wiltrout MDs  Ziad H Idriss MD  Cohen DeConcini Parker & Wiltrout MDs  Cohen DeConcini Parker & Wiltrout MDs  Cohen DeConcini Parker & Wiltrout MDs  Abdow Friendship Pediatrics  Gul Chablani MD  Drs Coleman Thillairajah & Greenberg  Drs Coleman Thillairajah & Greenberg  Drs Coleman Thillairajah & Greenberg  Pediatric & Adolescent Care of Silver Spring PA  Pediatric & Adolescent Care of Silver Spring PA  Pediatric Associates of Montgomery County  Pediatric & Adolescent Care of Silver Spring PA  Pediatric & Adolescent Care of Silver Spring PA  International Pediatrics PA  International Pediatrics PA  International Pediatrics PA  Eduardo Armenta MD  Joan W Barkin MD & Barbara J Brynelson MD  Joan W Barkin MD & Barbara J Brynelson MD  Sankaran M Nayar MD & V V Nayar MD  Kadan Sau MD  University of Maryland Health Center  Pediatric Care of Rockville  Pediatric Care of Rockville  Pediatric Care of Rockville  Pediatric Care of Rockville  Pediatric Care of Rockville Silver Spring, MarylandUpcoming 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 Silver Spring
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