Diaper Rash Center - West Hartford, CT
West Hartford 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 West Hartford * Matthew S Warren MD LLC  Matthew S Warren MD LLC  Central Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine LLC  Central Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine LLC  Central Pediatric & Adolescent Medicine LLC  Neil D Stein MD  Neil D Stein MD  Anna George MD  Pedicorp PC  Pedicorp PC  Pedicorp PC  Collins Medical Associates Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine  UConn Health Partners Genetics  Collins Medical Associates Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine  Collins Medical Associates Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine  UConn Health Partners Pediatrics  UConn Health Partners Genetics  UConn Health Partners Pediatrics  Amitabh R Ram MD  St Francis Health Center  Woodland Physician Associates  Woodland Physician Associates  Woodland Physician Associates  Woodland Physician Associates  Woodland Physician Associates  Woodland Physician Associates  SFH Pediatric & Adolescent Specialty Services  SFH Pediatric & Adolescent Specialty Services  A Walk-In Medical Center Newington  Grove Hill Medical Center Newington  Pro Health Physicians  Pro Health Physicians  Pro Health Physicians  Pro Health Physicians  Pro Health Physicians  Pro Health Physicians  Lester R Schwartz MD LLC  UCHC Neonatology Associates  CCMC Primary Care  CCMC Primary Care  CCMC Primary Care  CCMC Primary Care  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  CCMC Infectious Diseases  Community Health Services  CCMC Inpatient Services  CCMC Primary Care  CCMC Pediatrics & Neonatal Medicine  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  CCMC Inpatient Services  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  Community Health Services  CCMC Primary Care  Connecticut Childrens Medical Group  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  CCMC Primary Care  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  Community Health Services  Community Health Services  CCMC Primary Care  CCMC Primary Care  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  CCMC Primary Care  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  CCMC Pediatrics & Neonatal Medicine  Childrens Medical Group ProHealth Physicians  Connecticut Childrens Medical Center  CCMC Inpatient Services  George R Dalton MD  St Francis UConn Pediatric Primary Care Center  St Francis UConn Pediatric Primary Care Center  St Francis UConn Pediatric Primary Care Center  Collins Medical Associates  St Francis UConn Pediatric Primary Care Center  Collins Medical Associates  UConn Health Partners Pediatrics  Hospital for Special Care Pediatrics  Community Health Center  Leonard E Forner MD  East Hartford Pediatrics LLC  Barbara Ziogas MD  Hartford Area Pediatrics PC  Hartford Area Pediatrics PC  Simsbury Pediatrics  Simsbury Pediatrics  Simsbury Pediatrics  The Hospital of Central Connecticut  Simsbury Pediatrics  Simsbury Pediatrics  The Hospital of Central Connecticut  Foster I Phillips MD  John Trouern Trend MD  Robert R Toscano MD  Robert R Toscano MD  Sherry Banack MD  Sherry Banack MD  New Britain Pediatric Group West Hartford, ConnecticutUpcoming Local Events2012-06-17
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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 West Hartford
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