Yeast is normally found on the skin of all humans and tends to be more heavily concentrated in moist areas. If the skin breaks even a tiny bit, these fungal invaders could get in there and develop into an infection. The most common type of yeast to cause a diaper rash is Candida albicans.
A yeast diaper rash is a common result of a simple diaper rash that has gotten worse.
Yeast diaper rashes are particularly common after treatment with antibiotics. Antibiotics kill bacteria -- even the good bacteria that normally keep the yeast population in check. If your baby is receiving antibiotics directly or through your breast milk, the yeast can overgrow quickly and cause the symptoms of a yeast diaper rash to appear.
Frequent yeast diaper rashes in young children could also be a sign of:
Type 1 diabetes
Chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis
A problem with the immune system.
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