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==Background==
*Contact dermatitis VS candidal dermatitis

[[File:Contact diaper dermatitis.jpg|thumb|Contact [[diaper dermatitis]]]]

==Clinical Features==
*Erythematous, macular or papular, w/ well demarcated borders
*Candidal rash will include scaling around margins
**Classic finding is "satellite lesions"
**Also examine for oral thrush

==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}

==Diagnosis==
*Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical examination

==Management==
*Good hygiene, air drying, use of barrier creams (zinc oxide)
*Candidal dermatitis
**Nystatin cream 100,000 U/gram TID x10-14d
**If using zinc oxide cream, apply after nystatin
**May also add hydrocortisone 1-2% cream

==Disposition==
*Discharge

==See Also==
*[[Neonatal rashes]]

==References==
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