MedicineNet.com
About Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map
November 24, 2009
MedicineNet home Picture Slideshows Diseases and conditions Symptoms and signs Procedures and tests Medications Health and Living Picture Image Collection MedTerms medical dictionary
home > diaper rash definition
Font Size
A
A
A


A Good place to start
Our Diaper rash Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Diaper rash

Definition of Diaper rash

Diaper rash: Also called "diaper dermatitis," a diaper rash is a skin inflammatory reaction localized to the area usually covered by the diaper. It can have many causes including infections (yeast, bacterial or viral), friction irritation, chemical allergies (perfumes, soaps), sweat and plugging of sweat glands.


Last Editorial Review: 3/26/1998 2:24:00 PM

Search All of MedicineNet For:
  





Printer-Friendly Format  |  Email to a Friend

Suggested Reading by Our Doctors
MedicineNet Doctors
  • miconazole, Monistat; Femizol; Vagistat; M-Zole; Micatin; Lotrimin - Explains the medication miconazole (Monistat, Micatin), a drug used to treat vaginal infections due to Candida albicans and several fungal infections of the skin, including tinea versicolor, tinea pedis ("athlete's foot"), tinea cruris ("jock itch") and tinea corporis.
  • Rash - Learn about rash causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Common skin rashes include poison ivy, hives, shingles, eczema, contact dermatitis, ringworm, psoriasis and impetigo.
  • nystatin powder, Bio-Statin, Nilstat - Consumer information about the medication NYSTATIN POWDER (Bio-Statin, Nilstat), includes side effects, drug interactions, recommended dosages, and storage information. Read more about the prescription drug NYSTATIN POWDER.
Read more Diaper Rash related articles »

Latest Medical News


Back to MedTerms online medical dictionary A-Z List

Privacy Policy

Parenting and Pregnancy

Get tips for baby and you.

Are you Depressed? Take the Quiz

Your Guide to Symptoms & Signs: Pinpoint Your Pain


From WebMD

Parenting Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors


Definition of Diaper rash Related Articles


MedicineNet Authored

Webster's New World
Medical Dictionary
Learn more »

Webster's New World Medical Dictionary

MedTerms Medical Word
of the Day XML






Health categories:

Slideshows | Diseases & Conditions | Symptoms & Signs | Procedures & Tests | Medications | Health & Living | News & Views | Medical Dictionary

Popular health centers:

Allergies | Arthritis | Cancer | Diabetes | Digestion | Healthy Kids | Heart | Men's Health | Mental Health | Women's Health | More...

Publications:

ePublications (PDFs) | XML News via RSS | Audio Podcasts | Email Newsletters

MedicineNet.com:

About Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map | WebMD® | Medscape® | eMedicine® | eMedicineHealth® | RxList®

This website is certified by Health On the Net Foundation. Click to verify. This site complies to the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information:
verify here.

©1996-2009 MedicineNet, Inc. All rights reserved. Notices and Legal Disclaimer.
MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information.