More about diaper rash

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A diaper rash could be due to one or a combination of different reasons. The primary diaper rash treatment involves antifungal topical treatment and decreasing moisture in the diaper area. Nystatin (Mycostatin), clotrimazole (Lotrimin), and miconazole Micatin, Monistat-Derm) are topical over-the-counter (nonprescription) treatments of equal strength for treatingCandida diaper dermatitis. Occasionally, other prescription antifungal creams, such asketoconazole (Nizoral cream) and econazole (Spectazole) may be necessary. Mild cases of diaper rash may clear up in 3 to 4 days even without treatment. Some diaper rashes takes several days to improve with treatment and severe diaper rashes could last for weeks.