Abstract
Diaper dermatitis is considered to be one of the most common skin disorders of infancy. In spite of its frequency, preventive measures and practical treatment strategies have not been extensively studied. The pathogenesis is complex, and the term diaper dermatitis encompasses several disorders occurring in the diaper area. Very frequent problems, such as an irritant diaper dermatitis caused directly by the wearing of diapers, but also rare disorders, such as Langerhans‘ cell histiocytosis, can present in this location. The exact diagnosis is not always evident and must be based on the topography and the semeiology of the skin lesions. In this review, the pathophysiology of diaper dermatitis is outlined, differential diagnosis is discussed and practical prevention and management strategies are given.
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