Diaper Rash Center - Strongsville, OH
Strongsville 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 Strongsville * MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  North Coast Pediatrics  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  MetroHealth Strongsville Medical Group  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Walter R Lucas MD  Cleveland Clinic Strongville Primary Care  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Southwest General Urgicare  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  Kids in the Sun UPCP  University Hospitals Pediatric Endocrinology  Rainbow Sports Medicine  Ayman Coudsi MD  Pediatric Professional Inc  Pediatric Professional Inc  Pediatric Professional Inc  Nina F Wimpie MD  Kevin W Chang MD  Patient First  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Lily A See MD  Pediatric Health Center  Pediatric Health Center  Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics  Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics  Kaiser Permanente Pediatrics  Parma Pediatrics Inc  Parma Pediatrics Inc  Parma Pediatrics Inc  Parma Pediatrics Inc  Pediatric Services  Pediatric Services  Isabelita E Guadiz MD  MetroHealth Outpatient Surgery Center  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Fairview Hospital Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Comprehensive Pediatrics  Parmadale  James T Liang MD  Preferred Pediatrics Inc  Preferred Pediatrics Inc  North Coast Pediatrics  North Coast Pediatrics  MetroHealth West Park  Manmohan K Khosla MD  MetroHealth West Park  North Coast Pediatrics  Pediatric Center Of Greater Cleveland  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Primary Care Physicians  University Hospitals Pediatric Endocrinology  University Primary Care Physicians  Aravind Dipali MD  Cleveland Clinic Lakewood  Shailesh Nanavati MD  Pediatrics At Westlake  Pediatrics At Westlake  Westshore Allergy & Immunology LLC  Carol Beck MD  MetroHealth Brooklyn Medical Group  MetroHealth Brooklyn Medical Group  MetroHealth Brooklyn Medical Group  Premier Pediatrics  Pediatric Practice  Future Generations Pediatrics  Neighborhood Pediatrics LLC  Future Generations Pediatrics  Kausar S Kherani MD  Future Generations Pediatrics  Samuel A Nigro MD  Pediatric Practice  Future Generation Pediatrics  Neighborhood Pediatrics LLC  Westshore Primary Care Associates Inc  Lakewood Hospital  Westshore Primary Care Associates Inc  West Shore Primary Care Associates  Lakewood Hospital  Medina Pediatrics Inc & Internal Medicine  Medina Pediatrics Inc & Internal Medicine  I-Huei Lin MD  Medina Pediatrics Inc & Internal Medicine  Medina Pediatrics Inc & Internal Medicine Strongsville, OhioUpcoming Local Events2012-05-27
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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 Strongsville
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