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Child Has Diaper Rash, Steroids Ineffective. Biopsy Worth It?

My 17 month old has sufferred from a diaper rash for almost 13 months now. Multiple Dr s visits, dermatologists as well. Multiple steroids and combinations have been used. New thought it that it could be diaper psoriasis . They want to take a biopsy of a small area and close it with a stitch . Trying to get some more information on napkin psoriasis and whether this biopsy is worth it and may provide a definitive answer. Some people are telling me she s too young to have it.
Thu, 7 Feb 2013
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Do not worry. They will take a very small area of skin only and will give the baby some sedation- Anyway definite diagnosis is absolutely necessary.!
By the way I saw one severe diaper dermatitis which responded only to zinc administration. Hope it was thought of in the case of your baby!!! To rule out zinc deficiency. Good luck
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Child Has Diaper Rash, Steroids Ineffective. Biopsy Worth It?

Hi, Do not worry. They will take a very small area of skin only and will give the baby some sedation- Anyway definite diagnosis is absolutely necessary.! By the way I saw one severe diaper dermatitis which responded only to zinc administration. Hope it was thought of in the case of your baby!!! To rule out zinc deficiency. Good luck