Nappy rash

Prescribing Notes:

• Urinary (nappy) rash may clear if skin is left exposed to air; if associated with yeast (candida) infection, an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole cream is useful.
• See Wound section of the formulary for further advice in relation to urinary incontinence barrier preparations.

Prescribing Notes:

• Urinary (nappy) rash may clear if skin is left exposed to air; if associated with yeast (candida) infection, an antifungal cream such as clotrimazole cream is useful. See Fungal skin infections recommendations.
• See Wound care section of the formulary for further advice in relation to urinary incontinence barrier preparations.

Prescribing Notes:

• Do not apply too liberally as may prevent moisture absorption by the nappy.
• Urinary (nappy) rash may clear if skin is left exposed to air.
• If associated with yeast (candida) infection an antifungal such as clotrimazole is useful, should be applied two or three times daily and used for 7-10 days after rash has cleared.
• For nappy rash, advice should be given to parents/carers to ensure that nappies are changed frequently.

When to advise patient to contact GP
If standard treatments fail or nappy rash persists.
If sign of infection or eczema.