nappy rash

British

noun

Formal name: napkin rash. US and Canadian name: diaper rash. (in babies) any irritation to the skin around the genitals, anus, or buttocks, usually caused by contact with urine or excrement

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Metanium nappy rash ointment is the only product to have relieved his symptoms, his mother Hilary Rabbett said, but it was discontinued last year over supply issues.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

Dr Stewart said he began his research a decade ago after seeing a child who was septic from infected nappy rash during a stint as a junior doctor at Torbay Hospital.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

"I was interested in the biochemistry of disease, so I started to have a read about what actually causes nappy rash," he said.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2024

It stopped US sales of its talc-based baby powder in 2020, citing "misinformation" that had sapped demand for the product, applied to prevent nappy rash and for other cosmetic uses, including dry shampoo.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2023

The momentary warmth is not worth the nappy rash.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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