Diaper dermatitis may result from prolonged skin contact with wetness and bacteria. Ammonia plays no apparent role in the generation of diaper dermatitis. Candida albicans frequently contaminates a diaper dermatitis and should be considered present in any diaper dermatitis known to be present for longer than three days. Topical fluorinated glucocorticosteroids, boric acid, and mercury-containing preparations should be avoided in the diaper area because of their toxicity.
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