Diaper Rash Center - Yonkers, NY
Yonkers 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 Yonkers * Saint Josephs Family Health Center  Roger J Sayegh MD  St Joseph Medical Center  Mona L Jean MD  Alcott Hamlet MD PLLC  Valentine Lane Family Practice  Mark Kaszczak MD  Valentine Lane Family Practice  Valentine Lane Family Practice  Matthew Kates MD & Derek Soohoo MD  Selma K Azeez MD  Oliver Cartano MD  Riverside Pediatrics  Drs Dagli & Dagli  Sarala Devi MD  Hudson River Pediatrics  David Siegler MD  David Siegler MD  Riverside Pediatrics  David Siegler MD  David Siegler MD  Stephen Glaser MD  Children's Physicians  Children's Physicians  Children's Physicians  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Montefiore Medical Group Internal Medicine  Pediatric Associates  Montefiore Medical Group  Pediatric Associates  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Lawrence Park Pediatrics  Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center  Zvi Ben-Zvi MD  MMC Pediatric Ambulatory Care North Clinic  MMC Pediatric Ambulatory Care North Clinic  David Rosenzweig MD  Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center  Andrews A Adade MD  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Montefiore Medical Group  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Montefiore Medical Center Family Care Center  Montefiore Medical Center Family Care Center  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Montefiore Medical Group  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Family Care Center at Montefiore Medical Center  Montefiore Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Jamie L Hoffman-Rosenfeld MD & Linda T Cahill MD  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Donna C Futterman MD  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Joseph L Huang MD  Montefiore Medical Center  Montefiore Medical Group  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Children's Pediatrics  Robert W Marion MD  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Montefiore Medical Group  Pediatric Hematology Outpatient Svc  Montefiore Medical Group  Children's Hospital at Montefiore  Riverdale Pediatrics  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Pediatric Hematology Outpatient Svc  Montefiore Medical Center  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Riverdale Pediatrics  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Center for Craniofacial Disorders  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Children's Hospital at Montefiore  Montefiore Medical Center Pediatrics Neurology  Ruth Stein MD  Riverdale Pediatrics  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Woodlawn Medical Associates PC  Woodlawn Medical Associates PC  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Children's Hospital at Montefiore  Wakefield Medical Professionals PC  Children's Hospital at Montefiore Pediatric Emergency Rm  Sujata Vidyasagar MD  Pediatric Station PC  Ihn Sough Lar MD  Iwuozo Obilo MD Yonkers, New YorkUpcoming 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 Yonkers
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