14Diseases of the skin Skin disorders associated with pregnancy, the neonatal period or infancy EH40Dermatoses of infancy EH40.1Infantile napkin dermatoses
EH40.10
category
Primary irritant napkin dermatitis
Definition A type of irritant dermatitis seen most frequently in infants localised to the area in contact with a napkin (diaper) and occurring most often as a reaction to prolonged contact with urine, faeces, or retained soap or detergent.
Also indexed as
Diaper dermatitis Diaper rash Granuloma gluteale infantum Infantile gluteal granulomata Irritant napkin dermatitis Jacquet dermatitis Napkin dermatitis Nappy rash Papulo-erosive napkin dermatitis Primary irritant diaper dermatitis Primary irritant napkin dermatitis
Nearby in Infantile napkin dermatoses
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