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5 Different Degrees & Types of Diaper Rash

5 Degrees of Diaper Rash
Slight Diaper Rash

This baby has some faint pinkness in the diaper area.

Mild Diaper Rash

This baby has an area of pinkness and a few raised bumps.

Moderate Diaper Rash

This baby has definite pinkness in a large area with some small areas of definite redness. There are also scattered, raised bumps (papules).

Moderate to Severe Diaper Rash

This baby has intense redness, peeling, raised bumps (papules) and a few fluid-containing bumps (pustules). You should contact your pediatrician if your baby is experiencing the following types of rashes, moderate/severe and severe.

Severe Diaper Rash

This baby has intense redness and large ares of multiple raised bumps (papules) as well as fluid-containing bumps (pustules). You should contact your pediatrician if your baby is experiencing the following types of rashes, moderate/severe and severe.

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