 [ Symptoms ] what would cause a healthy 6 year old girl to have a rash on her genitals that resembles diaper rash  she was with her father for the weekend and admitted she did not bathe for 4 days is the rash a result of not being clean or could it be something else  i have not seen this rash on her since she was potty trained at 3 [ Disease ] from the description provided it seems that you may be having a condition called as glue ear or serous otitis media serous otitis media describes a collection of fluid in the middle ear this may be acute not lasting for a long time or chronic lasting for a long time chronic long standing otitis media as in your case can occur due to long standing eustachian tube blockage or thickening of fluid due to which it cannot be absorbed or drained down the tube symptoms can range from ear discomfort pain slight reduction in hearing and irritation treatment of the condition can be done with medications including antihistamines and decongestants and nasal sprays in long standing cases a small surgical procedure involving placement of a ear tube in the ear drum tympanic membrane may be required to facilitate drainage of the fluid you might consult with your primary doctor or a ent doctor who can examine you and provide specific advice and treatment i hope this helps