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Yeast diaper rash

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Rash: Infection in the diaper area caused by a yeast formerly called <I>Monilia</I> and now called <I>Candida</I>.

These organisms are part of the germs normally found in various parts of the body and ordinarily do not cause any symptoms.</P> Certain conditions, such as antibiotic use or excessive moisture, may upset the balance of microbes and allow an overgrowth of <I>Candida</I>.

<I>Candida</I> may exacerbate diaper rash and make it much worse, as this yeast grows very readily on damaged skin.

The infected skin is usually fiery red with areas that may have a raised red border.

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