diaper rash
noun
: skin irritation of the diaper-covered area of an infant especially from exposure to feces and urinary ammonia
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Possible signs your baby is experiencing lactose overload include watery, foamy, or greenish poop (indicating their food is moving through their system too quickly to be fully digested), persistent diaper rash (from contact with acidic stools), and gassiness.
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Anita K. Henry, Parents, 1 July 2024
He was dehydrated, had severe diaper rash, but otherwise was uninjured.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for dehydration, heart issues related to dehydration, severe diaper rash and skin deterioration.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
It’s also not intended for diaper rash, so be sure not to mix it up with your other Aquaphor products.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024
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Anita K. Henry, Parents, 1 July 2024
He was dehydrated, had severe diaper rash, but otherwise was uninjured.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
The boy was taken to a local hospital, where he was treated for dehydration, heart issues related to dehydration, severe diaper rash and skin deterioration.
—Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 12 June 2024
It’s also not intended for diaper rash, so be sure not to mix it up with your other Aquaphor products.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 4 June 2024
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“Diaper rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaper%20rash. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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