Diaper dermatitis (L22)

Clinical Information for Diaper dermatitis (L22)

Diaper Rash - A type of irritant dermatitis localized to the area in contact with a diaper and occurring most often as a reaction to prolonged contact with urine, feces, or retained soap or detergent.

Instructional Notations

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  • Diaper erythema
  • Diaper rash
  • Psoriasiform diaper rash