Diaper Rash Center - Temecula, CA
Temecula 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 Temecula * Pediatric Partners  Donna Krepak DO FAAP  Pediatric Partners  Pediatric Partners  Neighborhood Health Clinic  Childrens Primary Care  Childrens Primary Care  Childrens Primary Care  Childrens Primary Care  Azim U Azhand MD  Leticia Y Du MD  Children's Specialists of San Diego  Becker Pediatrics  Becker Pediatrics  Pediatric Partners  Pervaiz Channah MD  Sabry Bakr MD  Daysi Alas-Robinson MD  Pediatric Partners  Charles D Pumphrey MD  LaSalle Medical Associates  Mission Pediatric Medical Group  Mission Pediatric Medical Group  Elizabeth C Laqui MD  Mission Pediatric Medical Group  Vista Community Clinic  Vista Community Clinic  Vista Community Clinic  Vista Community Clinic  Quality Care Medical Center  Ronald Pritikin MD  Indian Health Council Inc  Primary Care Physicians Medical Group  Children's Medical Group  Aruna Garg MD  Pediatric Partners  Pediatric Partners  Tri-City Community Health Center  Waring Court Pediatrics & Adult Medical Group  Waring Court Pediatrics & Adult Medical Group  Pediatric Medical Associates of Tri-City  Pediatric Medical Associates of Tri-City  Cassidy Pediatrics  Cassidy Pediatrics  Pediatric Medical Associates of Tri-City  Cassidy Pediatrics  Cassidy Pediatrics  Pediatric Medical Associates of Tri-City  Pediatric Medical Associates of Tri-City  Cassidy Pediatrics  Ching Ti MD  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  North County Health Services  Children's Medical Group  Scripps Coastal Medical Center Pediatrics  Scripps Health  Scripps Coastal Medical Center Pediatrics  Scripps Coastal Medical Center Pediatrics  Scripps Health  Scripps Health  Scripps Health  Scripps Coastal Medical Center  Neighborhood Healthcare  Neighborhood Healthcare  Graybill Medical Group Inc  Graybill Medical Group Inc  Graybill Medical Group Inc  Children's Medical Group  Children's Medical Group  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Rady Childrens Hospital & Med Center Pediatric & Adolescent Dermatology  Children's Medical Group  Graybill Medical Group Inc  Southern Orange County Pediatric Associates  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Specialists of San Diego  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Children's Primary Care Medical Group  Riverside Medical Clinic  Pilar J Condry MD  Rosemarie Tweed DO  La Jolla Pediatrics  Riverside Medical Clinic  Riverside Medical Clinic  Riverside Medical Clinic  Kidiatrics Medical Group Nivedita More MD  El Camino Pediatrics Temecula, CaliforniaUpcoming Local Events2012-05-28
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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 Temecula
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