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== | ==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. | 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. | *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. |
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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.