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diaper rash

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noun

diaper rashes plural
  1. a reddish inflammation of the buttocks occurring in infants usually as a result of irritation by ammonia formed as a breakdown product of urine.


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The baby care is equally luxurious: When Yoon’s daughter developed a diaper rash, “the nurses left the diapers off and took turns fanning her butt for almost 12 hours straight until the rash went away.”

From Slate • Jul. 13, 2024

Coconut oil is a great natural remedy for all sorts of skin problems: dry skin, itchiness, athlete’s foot, ringworm, diaper rash, and eczema.

From National Geographic • Feb. 7, 2024

The baby’s injuries were “consistent with lifesaving efforts” and, in the genital area, diaper rash.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2022

An examination of the baby showed diaper rash, with no signs of abuse.

From Washington Post • Apr. 4, 2022

Every mother in town was dying to know my secret formula for diaper rash.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm

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