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Definition of Diaper dermatitis
1. Noun. Dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers.
Medical Definition of Diaper dermatitis
1. Colloquially referred to as diaper, ammonia, or napkin rash; dermatitis of thighs and buttocks resulting from exposure to urine and faeces in infants' diapers. Formerly attributed to ammonia formation; moisture, bacterial growth, and alkalinity may all induce lesions. Synonym: ammonia rash, diaper rash, Jacquet's erythema, napkin rash. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Diaper Dermatitis
Literary usage of Diaper dermatitis
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Pressure Ulcers in Adults: Prediction & Prevention (1992)
"Urinary ammonia and ammonia- producing microorganisms in infants with and without
diaper dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 1977 Dec; 113(12): 1678-80. ..."
2. National Health and Safety Performance Standards: Guidelines for Out-Of-Home by DIANE Publishing Company (1996)
"Etiology and pathophysiology of diaper dermatitis. Adv Dermatol. 1988;3:75-98.
12. ... Etiologic factors in diaper dermatitis: the role of urine. ..."
3. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom (1997)
"Urinary ammonia and ammonia-producing microorganisms in infants with and without
diaper dermatitis. Arch Dermatol 1977 Dec; 113( 12): 1678-80. ..."
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