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diaper rash
noun
: skin irritation of the diaper-covered area of an infant especially from exposure to feces and urinary ammonia
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This formula is so gentle that it can be used on infants and is a French pharmacy favorite for soothing diaper rash.
—Emily Orofino, Allure, 24 Oct. 2024
Quick absorbency prevents wet clothes and protects your baby’s skin from diaper rash and irritation.
—Jessica Booth, Parents, 6 Sep. 2024
Some main causes of diaper rash are irritation, infection, and allergies.
—Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 5 Sep. 2024
Pulling moisture away from the skin is essential in preventing diaper rash, so having a cloth diaper that absorbs moisture is essential.
—Laura Denby, Parents, 4 Aug. 2024
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First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
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“Diaper rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaper%20rash. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
diaper rash
noun
: skin irritation of the diaper-covered area and usually the buttocks of an infant especially from exposure to feces and urinary ammonia
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