Diaper Rash Center - Simi Valley, CA
Simi Valley 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 Simi Valley * Community Medical Group of Simi Valley  Simi Pediatrics  Simi Pediatrics  Regal Medical Group  Andrew Matthew MD & Carla N Tahan MD  Andrew Matthew MD & Carla N Tahan MD  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  Pediatrics Affiliates Medical Group  James A Weidman MD  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Scott Calig MD  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Scott Calig MD  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Agoura-West Valley Pediatrics  Mojdeh Zafaranchi MD  Irving Penn MD  Moorpark Comprehensive Medical Group  Northeast Valley Health Corporation  Robert Barnhard MD Inc  Palisades Pediatrics  Robert Barnhard MD Inc  Allen Peerless MD  Robert Barnhard MD Inc  Rosalinda A Roy MD  El Troy Ecto Del Barrio  Facey Medical Group Porter Ranch  Facey Medical Group Porter Ranch  Gerald C Berkman MD  Adolescent Teen Clinic  Community Medical Group of Thousand Oaks  Community Pediatric Medical Group  Simon Boostanfar MD  Community Pediatric Medical Group  Community Pediatric Medical Group  Larry Sherman MD  Larry Sherman MD  North Oaks Pediatrics  North Oaks Pediatrics  Michele M Cannis MD  Los Robles Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Los Robles Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Los Robles Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Los Robles Pediatric Medical Group Inc  Lynn Eye Medical Group  Karel D Vaughan MD  Edward T Chambers MD  Rhonda Gordon MD  Northridge Family Practice Center  Facey Medical Group Northridge  Northridge Family Practice Center  Facey Medical Group Northridge  Special Care Pediatrics  Facey Medical Group Northridge  M A Sachani MD  Seymour Silverberg MD  Bellaflor V Trompeta MD  Tysch Pediatrics  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Northridge Hospital Neonatology  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Greenwald Altman & Manual MDs  Southern California Orthopedic Institute  Hooshang Semnani MD  Charles D Goodman MD  Garabed Kayekjian MD  Jung Hi Kim MD  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  Frank Peng MD  Rolling Oaks Pediatrics  Santa Clarita Pediatrics  Santa Clarita Pediatrics  Michael H Goldberg MD  Guiragos S Minassian MD  Thousand Oaks Pediatrics  Thousand Oaks Pediatrics  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Valencia Pediatric Associates  Steven Shoham MD  Steven Shoham MD  Conejo Childrens Medical Group  Conejo Childrens Medical Group  Conejo Childrens Medical Group  Robert Barnhard MD Inc Simi Valley, CaliforniaUpcoming 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 Simi Valley
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