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Diaper rash

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noun

A condition common in infants characterized by a skin rash in the diaper area.


Supplement

Different irritants can lead to diaper rash. If the origin is due to a fungal infection, the common agent is Candida species.

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The Fiber Disease

... Check this out.....It was written this summer and its on insects and rashes but what caught my eye is where it said A) if one has symetrical lesions ... neck, arms, legs. Younger children may have rashes on their scalps. Diaper areas, palms and soles are not affected. The trunk is rarely affected. ...

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by London
Fri Aug 25, 2006 10:49 am
 
Forum: Human Biology
Topic: The Fiber Disease
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