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==Background==
==Background==
*Contact dermatitis VS candidal dermatitis
*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==
==Differential Diagnosis==
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}
{{Neonatal rashes DDX}}


==Contact Dermatitis==
==Diagnosis==
[[File:Contact diaper dermatitis.jpg|thumb|Contact [[diaper dermatitis]]]]
*Clinical diagnosis, based on history and physical examination
===Diagnosis===
 
*Erythematous, macular or papular, w/ well demarcated borders
==Management==
===Treatment===
*Good hygiene, air drying, use of barrier creams (zinc oxide)
*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


==Candidal Dermatitis==
==Disposition==
===Diagnosis===
*Discharge
*Erythematous w/ papular and pustular lesions and scaling around margins
*Classic finding is "satellite lesions"
*Must examine for oral thrush
**If present: Oral nystatin 2mL QID infants, 4-6mL QID children
***Administer for up to 2d after resolution of oral lesions
===Treatment===
*Nystatin cream 100K U/gram TID x10-14d
*If use zinc oxide must apply after nystatin
*Hydrocortisone 1-2% after nystatin, before zinc oxide, may be used for severe lesions


==See Also==
==See Also==
*[[Neonatal rashes]]
*[[Neonatal rashes]]
==References==
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[[Category:Derm]]
[[Category:Derm]]
[[Category:Peds]]
[[Category:Peds]]

Revision as of 09:38, 17 August 2015

Background

  • Contact dermatitis VS candidal 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

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

References