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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However, Viola cautioned that diaper rash cream is not recommended for acne-prone skin due to its ingredients, which can potentially cause irritation.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
That can include children who are seen with chronic diaper rash or urinary tract infections.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Further, another child removed from the home, Lamb's 1-year-old daughter, was allegedly found to be suffering from severe diaper rash.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the time, a diaper rash clears up on its own.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
That can include children who are seen with chronic diaper rash or urinary tract infections.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Jan. 2025
Further, another child removed from the home, Lamb's 1-year-old daughter, was allegedly found to be suffering from severe diaper rash.
—Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Most of the time, a diaper rash clears up on its own.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Diaper rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaper%20rash. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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