When changing an infant's diaper,the nurse notices small bright red papules with satellite lesions on the perineum,anterior thigh,and lower abdomen.This rash is characteristic of
A) candidiasis.
B) irritant contact dermatitis.
C) intertrigo.
D) seborrheic dermatitis.

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Small red papules with peripheral scaling in a sharply demarcated area involving the anterior thighs,lower abdomen,and perineum are characteristic of candidiasis.A shiny,parchment-like erythematous rash on the buttocks,medial thighs,mons pubis,and scrotum,but not in the folds,is suggestive of irritant contact dermatitis.Intertrigo is identified by a red macerated area of sharp demarcation in the groin folds.It can also develop in the gluteal and neck folds.Seborrheic dermatitis is recognized by salmon-colored,greasy lesions with a yellowish scale found primarily in skinfold areas or on the scalp.

When Changing an Infant's Diaper,the Nurse Notices Small Bright Red