Below is a list of the different types of diaper rash and what they usually look like. Diaper chafing or the baby being in a wet and dirty diaper for too much time causes this type of rash. This type of rash generally comes and goes, causing little discomfort as long as it s not complicated by a secondary infection. This type of rash shows up as red scaly patches on the legs and in the groin area. This rash may turn up in other parts of the body first while spreading to the diaper area between 6 and 12 months of age.
Most doctors believe that eczema is caused by food allergies, cow s milk in particular.
Even breast fed babies can react to food their mother s have eaten, such as, dairy, wheat, citrus, eggs, and peanuts. This rash will start as small red spots that become more numerous and then form together as a raised bright red rash with distinct edges. The most common cause of this type of rash is a baby that is taking or has been taking antibiotics. The stools of bottle fed babies being more alkaline than normal usually cause it. This rash will usually not appear with breast fed babies until after solids are introduced.