What causes a yeast rash?
A yeast infection is caused by the bacteria Candida albicans. This bacteria thrives in warm moist, tightly covered areas. The most common cause of yeast diaper rash is antibiotics. Antibiotics prescribed for a bacterial condition not only kill the offending bacteria but also the body’s good bacteria. Just as with other diaper rash, make sure that your baby’s diaper area is clean and dry and follow your pediatrician’s recommendations for treating the yeast diaper rash.
