Diaper rash is an umbrella term, used to describe any type of redness or rash found in the area that a diaper covers. It is also referred to as dermatitis. While it mostly occurs with infants and toddlers, adults who must wear diapers can get it too. The most common type of diaper rash is “contact” dermatitis, which looks like a sunburn on the surface of the skin. Diaper rash is extremely common in babies, especially babies who are 9-12 months old. At this time in life, it is estimated that 7%-35% of all babies will have a diaper rash of some kind.This is good news for concerned parents, as presence of diaper rash is not usually a sign of poor or neglectful parenting. And most diaper rash can be healed with home remedies or treated easily by a pediatrician. However, in some cases, persistent diaper rash that goes untreated can be a sign of neglectful parenting. For those parents who are worried about their child's diaper rash, there are many different causes that can lead to diaper rash. Once you figure out what is causing the dermatitis on your baby, you can take measures to heal and prevent it in the future. Some causes are very basic and easy to treat. Others are more serious and require a medical professional's help.
