DIAPER RASH

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does diaper rash mean? 

• DIAPER RASH (noun)
  The noun DIAPER RASH has 1 sense:

1. dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers

  Familiarity information: DIAPER RASH used as a noun is very rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• DIAPER RASH (noun)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Dermatitis of the thighs and buttocks of infants; supposedly caused by ammonia in the urine in the child's diapers

Classified under:

Nouns denoting stable states of affairs

Synonyms:

diaper dermatitis; diaper rash

Hypernyms ("diaper rash" is a kind of...):

dermatitis (inflammation of the skin; skin becomes itchy and may develop blisters)

 Context examples 

It can reduce healing time of cracked, dry skin on hands, elbows, and knees, and helps prevent diaper rash.

(Petrolatum-Mineral Oil-Lanolin-Ceresin Ointment, NCI Thesaurus)

Babies can have health issues that are different from older children and adults, like diaper rash and cradle cap.

(Infant and Newborn Care, NIH)

Babies also commonly have skin problems, like diaper rash or cradle cap.

(Common Infant and Newborn Problems, NIH)

A topical preparation containing fat-soluble vitamins A and D usually in a lanolin-petrolatum base, A and D Ointment promotes healing of minor burns, rashes, sunburn, skin irritations, and acne; and prevents diaper rash.

(A and D Ointment, NCI Thesaurus)