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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
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nappy rash

n → Wundsein nt, → Windeldermatitis f (spec); little Jonathan’s got nappy rash → der kleine Jonathan ist wund
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Common childhood health problems that your local pharmacist can treat include coughs, colds and a sore throat; diarrhoea and constipation; head lice; ear and eye infections and nappy rash.
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The Pharmacist | skin conditions, such as mild acne and mild eczema | coughs and colds, including nasal congestion and sore throat | minor cuts and bruises | constipation and haemorrhoids (piles) | hay fever and allergies | aches and pains, such as headaches, earache and back pain | indigestion, diarrhoea and threadworms | period pain and thrush | warts and verrucas, mouth ulcers and cold sores | athlete's foot | nappy rash and teething GP or walk in centres | wound and dressing care | muscle and joint injuries, including strains and sprains | minor lacerations and cuts | infected wounds | If your problem is not urgent and has been present for a while, speak to your GP who will refer you to the right specialist for treatment.
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We now know that nappy rash is caused by enzymes in stools "digesting" the baby's soft skin.
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Yet it is estimated that up to 50% of infants at some point will suffer from some degree of nappy rash with the peak incidence being in infants between 9-12 months (Baer et al, 2006; Atherton, 2004).
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The company stated that Balmex is an established brand among parents with products used for nappy rash, mainly in babies, and an adult line for soothing skin irritations that was launched in 2013.
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Zahbeena | Sanam suffered further agony when after-shave was splashed on her nappy rash and open sores.
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She said: "Before the 1980s, if someone came in with a sore back or looking for something for nappy rash, pharmacists could go out the back and make something up.
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