Children's skin problems span nearly two decades from birth
through adolescence. Several common pediatric skin conditions
will be discussed including: diaper dermatitis, atopic
dermatitis, warts and acne. What is diaper dermatitis? Diaper
dermatitis, or diaper rash as it is more commonly known, is not
a diagnosis but rather a category of skin conditions affecting
the diaper area. There are four types of diaper dermatitis,
including: - Irritant contact dermatitis - Overgrowth of yeast
(Candida albicans) - Allergic contact dermatitis - Inflammatory
skin conditions such as seborrheic dermatitis The most common
type of diaper dermatitis is irritant contact dermatitis,
associated with skin exposure to either urine or feces (or both)
for a long period of time. Irritant contact dermatitis usually
appears as bright red, sometimes slightly swollen, or even
blister-like patches in the diaper area. Prolonged irritant
contact dermatitis can increase the risk of infection in the
affected area. The primary treatment and pr