The following symptoms and complaints may indicate diaper dermatitis:
Leading symptoms
- Erythema (areal redness of the skin).
- Oozing of the affected region
- Appearance of satellite pustules
In the presence of infection with Candida albicans (diaper thrush), there may be an increase in symptoms with additional pain and pruritus (itching).
Predilection sites (body regions where the disease occurs preferentially).
- Perianal region (most pronounced).
- Intertriginous* genital and pore region.
* Areas of the body surface where closely adjacent, sometimes directly opposite, skin surfaces are in constant contact with each other.
