This image display bright red skin caused by persistent irritation. This image displays redness with small bumps caused by diaper irritation.
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Diaper Rash  (Irritant Diaper Dermatitis):
A parent's guide for infants and babies

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Picture of Diaper Rash  (Irritant Diaper Dermatitis): This image display bright red skin caused by persistent irritation. Divider line
This image display bright red skin caused by persistent irritation.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
The doctor may suggest the following:
  • Mild topical corticosteroids to treat inflamed areas of skin. Be careful to prevent thinning of the skin (atrophy) from using steroids in skin folds and occluded areas by carefully following the instructions given with the corticosteroid. 
  • Tacrolimus ointment, a non-steroid ointment, may be prescribed if diaper rash does not improve with other treatments. However, this medication is not approved for use with children under the age of 2 years.
Last Modified: 3 Mar 2008

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