Diaper rash in infants and diaper rash in a child

Diaper Rash

What is diaper rash?

Diaper rash is a skin irritation (rash or redness) the diaper baby. The rash may appear on the abdomen, the genitals, in the folds of the buttocks and thighs. Most children at some time during infancy has diaper rash.

Intertrigo – causes

Intertrigo occur, when the baby's skin is irritated. Irritation may cause:

• Dirty diapers;
• Too much moisture in the skin;
• Tight diapers or pants;
• Allergic reaction to diaper material or detergent;
• Yeast or bacterial infection;
• Rubbing the skin;
• Diarrhea.

Risk factors for diaper rash in a child

Factors, that may increase the risk of chafing include:

• Frequent stools;
• Rare replacement diapers or diaper a child;
• Treatment of children or nursing mothers with antibiotics;
• Lactose intolerance;
• Soft skin.

The symptoms of diaper rash

The main symptoms of diaper rash is swelling, redness and scaly patches on the skin of the diaper. Also, the skin may appear similar to blisters spots. While changing a diaper baby can become nervous and irritable.

If the rash does not heal, Infection can occur, causing a bright red swelling and blisters on the skin.

Symptoms may include rash infected:

• Open wounds, boils or pus;
• Poor sleep and appetite of the child;
• Fever;
• The lack of improvement or worsening rash during 2-3 days.

Consult your doctor, If your child has symptoms of an infected diaper rash.

Diagnosis of diaper rash

Most parents can recognize intertrigo appearance. Diaper rash does not usually require a visit to the pediatrician.

Diaper rash in infants and children – treatment

Diaper rash usually resolves within three to four days after the start of treatment. To treat diaper rash baby:

• Frequently change diapers;
• Use plain water instead of the children of wet wipes, to rinse the baby's skin;
• Wipe the baby's skin should be very soft, since the high friction may worsen the rash;
• Apply a protective ointment to the area of ​​skin contact with diapers. Ointment should contain zinc oxide;
• Keep the baby's skin in the open air as long as possible;
• Do not use creams, which contain boric acid, kamforu, phenol, benzoin methyl salicylate or compound;
• Не используйте тальк или порошки на основе кукурузного крахмала.

If the rash is severe and extensive, Show your child's doctor. Your doctor may suggest using a soft cream, containing hydrocortisone, to relieve skin irritation. If the rash is associated with a yeast infection, your doctor may recommend using a mild antifungal cream. Antibiotic ointment may be used to treat bacterial infections small. These creams are available without a prescription, but before the application is necessary to consult with a pediatrician.

Severe infections may require the use of oral antibiotics.

Prevention of diaper rash

To prevent diaper rash baby:

• Often, a child's nappy;
• Use plain water, to wash the area of ​​skin contact with diapers or after changing diapers;
• Dries the area of ​​skin contact with diapers. After removing the diaper hold the baby's skin to air;
• Allow the child to stay without a diaper, where possible;
• Avoid using fabric softeners when washing diapers;
• Use natural cloth diaper or absorbent disposable diapers to prevent irritation and chafing of the skin;
• Talk to your doctor about taking your child probiotics, when he takes antibiotics.