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Diaper rash

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<B>Diaper rash:</B> 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.

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