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Why does diarrhea in infant/toddler make their skin red and sore? it seems to make their skin raw no matter how much diaper/vaseline i use.
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Baby skin: Their skin is just much more sensitive to the irritation from the stools. It is a challenge when they have diarrhea to keep them from having the irritation. The only answer is to put a barrier on the skin - ointments with zinc are usually the best. Good luck
Answered 6/25/2014
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