Zinc deficiency is a common cause for severe diaper rash in premature
infants (even after they've 'graduated' from the NICU these rashes are not
uncommon. A young client of mine who was still bfg. and eating solids at 14
mo had such a rash).
Barbara Wilson-Clay BSEd, IBCLC
Austin Lactation Associates
http://www.lactnews.com
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