Nappy rash

NICE CKS: Nappy rash

Treatment with barrier preparations
Dimeticone + Benzalkonium
Conotrane cream
Sudocrem
Sudocrem antiseptic healing cream

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.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.

Treatment with barrier preparations
Dimeticone + Benzalkonium
Conotrane cream
Sudocrem
Sudocrem antiseptic healing cream

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.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.