diaper rash and infection symptoms
symptoms of a more serious infection in the diaper area may include:
- increased pain, swelling, heat, or redness around the rash.
- a fever.
- clear, fluid-filled blisters that leave red, raw areas when they break open.
- pus in or draining from the rash.
- being fussy, upset, and hard to console.
these symptoms usually last more than 2 days (48 hours) without getting better. a milder diaper rash usually will start to improve sooner.
current as of: october 24, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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