MamasHealth.com Home Skin Health Acne Anal Warts Anhidrosis Athlete's Foot Bed Sores Boils Cellulitis Chafing Chilblains Contact Dermatitis Cosmetic Surgery Cradle Cap Dandruff Diaper Rash Eczema Elastosis Erysipelas Fifth Disease Flat Wart Flea Bites Folliculitis Frostbite Heat Rash Hives Hyperhidrosis Ichthyosis Impetigo Jock Itch Keloids Lichen Planus Measles Mole Molluscum Poison Ivy Plantar Warts Postherpetic Neuralgia Prevent Acne Psoriasis Ringworms Roscea Roseola Scabies Scalded Skin Scar Tissue Scleroderma Seborrheic Dermatitis Shingles Skin Cancer Soothe sunburned skin Sun Burn Stretch Marks Warts Vitiligo Xeroderma Pigmentosum Links Skincare Information Hair Care Tummy tuck Email Mama Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is a Diaper Rash? Diaper rash is a term that refers a number of different skin conditions and rashes in the diaper area. Symptoms of a Diaper Rash? Red, itchy, scaly rash patches in the diaper area and legs Redness around the anus Bright red and tender rash and/or spots in the folds between the thighs and abdomen Deep red rash with yellowish scales What does diaper rash look like? Diaper rash usually causes mild redness and scaling where the diaper touches your baby's skin. In severe cases, a diaper rash can cause pimples and blisters. What causes diaper rash? Diaper rashes often occur when there is a combination of heat, moisture and irritated skin. Most diaper rashes are caused by skin irritation. Irritation can be caused by many different things. Common skin irritations are: diapers that rub against the skin diapers that fit too tightly diapers that are left on for too long soap disposable diapers baby wipes How is diaper rash prevented? The best way to prevent a diaper rash is to change your baby's diaper often and to keep your baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry. Some diapers come with tips on how to prevent and treat diaper rashes. Complications of a Diaper Rash? If your baby's rash gets infected, the rash may become bright red and the skin may become swollen. Small red patches or spots may spread beyond the main part of the rash, even outside the diaper area. Emergency Symptoms Call your doctor if: The diaper rash occurs in the first 6 weeks of life Pimples and small ulcers form The baby has a fever The baby loses weight or isn't eating as well as usual Large bumps appear The rash spreads to other areas	Featured Book
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