Skin Conditions
Diaper dermatitis
Mild
ICD-10: L22 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: डायपर रैश · தமிழ்: டயாபர் தடிப்பு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಡೈಪರ್ ರ್ಯಾಶ್ · తెలుగు: డైపర్ ర్యాష్ · বাংলা: ডায়াপার র্যাশ · मराठी: डायपर पुरळ · ગુજરાતી: ડાયપર રેશ
About this condition
Diaper dermatitis is a common skin rash that appears in the diaper-covered areas of infants and toddlers, caused by prolonged contact with urine, stool, or friction. The skin becomes red, inflamed, and may develop small bumps or peeling patches. Most cases improve with frequent diaper changes, gentle cleaning, and protective barrier creams.
Common symptoms
red rash in diaper area
skin irritation around buttocks
peeling skin on baby's bottom
soreness in diaper region
small bumps on baby's skin
When to see a doctor: if symptoms persist beyond 3-4 days or worsen despite home care
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | डायपर रैश · नैपी से होने वाला चकत्ता · शिशु की त्वचा में जलन · लंगोट से छाले |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | டயாபர் தடிப்பு · குழந்தை தோல் எரிச்சல் · நாப்கின் சொறி · குழந்தை பிட்டம் சிவப்பு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಡೈಪರ್ ರ್ಯಾಶ್ · ನ್ಯಾಪಿ ಉರಿಯುವಿಕೆ · ಮಗುವಿನ ಚರ್ಮ ಕೆರಳಿಕೆ · ಡೈಪರ್ ಚುಂಬನ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | డైపర్ ర్యాష్ · శిశువు చర్మపు మచ్చలు · నాప్కిన్ దద్దుర్లు · పిల్లల చర్మ మంట |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | ডায়াপার র্যাশ · শিশুর চর্মক্ষত · ন্যাপি ফুসকুড়ি · শিশুর নিতম্বে লালভাব |
| Marathi (मराठी) | डायपर पुरळ · बाळाच्या त्वचेवर जळजळ · लंगोटीचे खवले · नॅपी रॅश |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ડાયપર રેશ · બાળકની ચામડીમાં બળતરા · નેપી ફોલ્લા · શિશુની ત્વચા પર ચાકા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Diaper dermatitis?
red rash in diaper area, skin irritation around buttocks, peeling skin on baby's bottom, soreness in diaper region, small bumps on baby's skin.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms persist beyond 3-4 days or worsen despite home care
Is Diaper dermatitis common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Diaper dermatitis?
Severity is classified as Mild. if symptoms persist beyond 3-4 days or worsen despite home care.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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