In a message dated 10/21/00 8:21:05 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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<< Would appreciate input on the following case of severe diaper rash:  saw 3
 1/2 week, male infant yesterday with burn-like rash on his buttock; dark red
 in color with line of peeling skin on outer edges of both buttock, flat
 wlithout raised areas (really resembles 2nd degree burn), no evidence of
 "rash" near anus or genitals.   >>

Just a thought-possible latex allergy from the diapers. I don't know if there
is latex in disposable diapers but may also be from elastic bands on clothes.
I have a latex allergy and it is like severe burns, with water filled
blisters which pop with even the slightest contact and then is open, dark red
 raw areas. It scars dues to the depth. I am learning therre is latex in the
strangest places including some lipsticks. And I still encounter health care
professionals who do not even know about latex allergies.
We had a baby had a reaction to the bulb syringe at the hospital.

Barbara Whitehead
Eastern NC

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