Diaper dermatitis; irritant-induced
Alternative names:
irritant-induced diaper dermatitis
Definition:
A diaper rash caused by irritants rather than bacterial or candidal infection. Common irritants include ammonia (a break-down product found in urine), acids in the stool (seen more frequently in diarrhea), and soaps and other products used in laundering cloth diapers. See diaper rash.
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