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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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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 EMTs took the baby to the hospital, where doctors found no evidence of abuse—only diaper rash.

From Slate Apr. 4, 2022

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

From Washington Post Apr. 4, 2022

Other women have reported treating underbreast rash with Cetaphil cleanser, hand sanitizer, dandruff shampoo, milk of magnesia or diaper rash ointment with zinc oxide.

From Seattle Times Jul. 14, 2021

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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