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Are Diapers Causing Rashes On Thighs?
My son gets a really nasty red rash (raised) right along where the diaper meets his thighs when we take him swimming. We tried different types of diapers, little swimmers, Huggies, Pampers, etc... but they all have the same reaction. What causes it and how can we avoid it?
Sat, 4 Jan 2014
Hi. Thanks for posting your concern at HCM.
I would keep a possibility of candidal intertrigo if it is involving the folds (diaper dermatitis usually spares the folds).
-Keep the area air dry (avoid diapers if you can)
-I usually advice my patients to use an antifungal+ mild steroid combination cream twice daily for a week.
- an anti-fungal dusting powder keeps the area dry and also prevents fungal colonization.
take care
regards
I would keep a possibility of candidal intertrigo if it is involving the folds (diaper dermatitis usually spares the folds).
-Keep the area air dry (avoid diapers if you can)
-I usually advice my patients to use an antifungal+ mild steroid combination cream twice daily for a week.
- an anti-fungal dusting powder keeps the area dry and also prevents fungal colonization.
take care
regards
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