Diaper rash differential diagnosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Vishnu Vardhan Serla M.B.B.S. [2]
Differentiating Diaper Rash from other Diseases
Differentiating Diaper Rash from other Diseases
Other rashes that occur in the diaper area include seborrheic dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Both seborrheic and atopic dermatitis require individualized treatment; they are not the subject of this article.
- Seborrheic dermatitis, typified by oily, thick yellowish scales, is most commonly seen on the scalp (cradle cap) but can also appear in the inguinal folds.
- Atopic dermatitis, or eczema, is associated with allergic reactions, often hereditary. This class of rashes may appear anywhere on the body and is characterized by intense itchiness.
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