diaper rash
noun
: skin irritation of the diaper-covered area of an infant especially from exposure to feces and urinary ammonia
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And for little ones with whose cheeks might be chafed due to diaper rash, the Sweet Cheeks Diaper Paste helps seal out wetness and irritants to protect skin.
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Josie Selke Selke Family Thankfully, Josie didn't have too many side effects, except an extreme diaper rash.
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Jan Carabeo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.
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Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Next time someone burns their finger while cooking, quickly put some diaper rash ointment that contains zinc oxide on the burn.
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Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Josie Selke Selke Family Thankfully, Josie didn't have too many side effects, except an extreme diaper rash.
—
Jan Carabeo,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
When Kirstie Rickert’s daughter was born a preemie two years ago, diaper rashes were a major and relentless struggle.
—
Kate Sequeira,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Next time someone burns their finger while cooking, quickly put some diaper rash ointment that contains zinc oxide on the burn.
—
Caleb Harris,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for diaper rash
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“Diaper rash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaper%20rash. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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