DIAPER RASH

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WHEN TO CALL YOUR DOCTOR FOR DIAPER RASH

Call Your Doctor Now (night or day) If

Your child looks or acts very sick.
Bright red skin that peels off in sheets.
Large red area with a fever.
Age less than 1 month old with tiny water blisters or pimples (like chickenpox) in a cluster.
Age less than 1 month old and looks or acts sick at all in any way

Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9am and 4pm) If

You think your child needs to be seen.
Rash is very raw or bleeds.
Pimples, blisters, open weeping sores, boils, yellow crusts, red streaks.

Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours If

You have other questions or concerns.
Has spread beyond the diaper area.
Rash is not improved after 3 days of treatment for yeast.

Parent Care at Home If

Mild diaper rash and you don't think your child needs to be seen.

Disclaimer: This information is not intended be a substitute for professional medical advice. It is provided for educational purposes only. You assume full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.

Reviewed 8/2004

Revised 8/2002

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