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Nappy Rash

Irritant contact dermatitis caused by prolonged contact with wet nappies

Nappy Rash

 

Napkin Dermatitis

 

·        Irritant contact dermatitis caused by prolonged contact with wet nappies

·        Spares the flexures 

·        Bacterial conversion of urine to ammonia ®alkaline irritant

·        Treatment: frequent changing, carefully washing, protective cream

 

Differential: Candidiasis

 

·        Frequently superimposed on nappy rash

·        Flexures involved + satellite lesions or superficial pustules on a background of erythema

·        Treatment: antifungal cream (nystatin)

 

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