Prognosis

Acute case of irritant contact nappy dermatitis

Irritant contact nappy dermatitis typically resolves within 1 week.

Nappy rash infected with Candida

May take 10 days to 3 weeks to resolve.[23]

Recalcitrant case due to underlying systemic or dermatological condition

Prognosis varies depending on underlying diagnosis and control of underlying disease.

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