Diaper rash

Diaper rash, medically termed diaper dermatitis, is an inflammatory dermatosis of the integumentary system that affects the perineal, perianal, buttocks, and inner thigh regions Clinically, it manifests as erythematous, macerated, or scaling patches on convex skin surfaces, frequently sparing skin folds unless complicated by secondary infection, most notably by *Candida albicans*

Diaper rash, medically termed diaper dermatitis, is an inflammatory dermatosis of the integumentary system that affects the perineal, perianal, buttocks, and inner thigh regions It predominantly occurs in infants and toddlers, though it can affect any individual requiring diapers or incontinence garments

It predominantly occurs in infants and toddlers, though it can affect any individual requiring diapers or incontinence garments Pathophysiologically, it typically develops as an irritant contact dermatitis triggered by prolonged skin occlusion, excessive moisture, friction, elevated skin pH, and chemical irritation from fecal enzymes and urine breakdown products Clinically, it manifests as erythematous, macerated, or scaling patches on convex skin surfaces, frequently sparing skin folds unless c...

Pathophysiologically, it typically develops as an irritant contact dermatitis triggered by prolonged skin occlusion, excessive moisture, friction, elevated skin pH, and chemical irritation from fecal enzymes and urine breakdown products

Clinically, it manifests as erythematous, macerated, or scaling patches on convex skin surfaces, frequently sparing skin folds unless complicated by secondary infection, most notably by *Candida albicans*