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nappy rash
nappy rash n (Medicine) Brit (in babies) any irritation to the skin around the genitals, anus, or buttocks, usually caused by contact with urine or excrement. Formal name: napkin rash US and Canadian name: diaper rash Translationsnappy rash
di·a·per der·ma·ti·tiscolloquially referred to as diaper rash; dermatitis of thighs and buttocks resulting from exposure to urine and feces in infants' diapers. Formerly attributed to ammonia formation; moisture, bacterial growth, and alkalinity may all induce lesions. See also: intertrigo. Synonym(s): diaper rash, nappy rashnappy rash Skin irritation in the nappy area from ammonia formed from the breakdown of urea, from irritating faeces or from thrush (CANDIDIASIS).ThesaurusSeediaper rash |