Diaper rash. A review

Authors

  • Jorge López Granja Médico especialista en Dermatología, Belize Medical Associates, 5791 St. Thomas Street, Belize City, Belice.

Keywords:

dermatitis del pañal, dermatitis, Candida albicans, pH urinario

Abstract

Diaper dermatitis is a localized dermatosis exclusively (at least initially) on the skin covered by the diaper. The term "diaperitis" or diaper rash is frequently used as a diagnosis, as if the various dermatoses that can affect this region constitute a single clinical entity. In reality, diaper rash is not a specific diagnosis, but rather a variable syndrome, initiated by the combination of several factors. The most significant are: prolonged exposure to urine and feces, maceration of the skin, and in many cases, secondary infection by bacteria or Candida albicans.

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Published

17-10-2023

How to Cite

López Granja, J. (2023). Diaper rash. A review. Belize Journal of Medicine, 4(1), 8–11. Retrieved from https://bjomed.org/index.php/bjm/article/view/88

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (2015): January-June

Section

Review

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