Abstract:Diaper dermatitis, primary irritant diaper dermatitis, napkin dermatitis
Definition and EpidemiologyDiaper dermatitis is one of the most common inflammatory dermatoses in infants occurring within the napkin area. It develops in as many as 50% of all diaper-wearing children, with a peak incidence between the 9th and 12th months of life. Secondary infection with Candida albicans is common and occurs in up to 50%. The great majority of cases are self-limiting and moderate in severity, and only in 6% of cases is d… Show more
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