Diaper rashes grow in warm, moist places. They particularly occur in baby’s diaper area. These rashes can look like red spots on your baby’s bottom, or red scales in the genital area

    • Leaving a wet or dirty diaper for too long
    • Baby’s skin rubs against the diaper itself
    • Baby gets a yeast/fungal infection
    • Baby gets a bacterial infection
    • Baby has an allergic reaction to their diaper

 

    • Babies can get a diaper rash more often when they:

 

  • Get older -especially between 9 and 12 months’ old
  • Sleep in soiled diapers
  • Have diarrhea
  • Start eating solid foods
  • Are taking antibiotics, or if mother takes antibiotics and is nursing.
  • Wash your hands before and after every diaper change.
  • Check your baby’s diaper often and change it as soon as it gets wet or soiled.
  • Use plain water. When you need to clean your baby’s skin, use a mild soap.
  • Gently pat the area clean and dry, rather than rubbing.
  • If you use wipes, choose mild ones. Try to avoid those with fragrances or alcohol or use a clean, soft washcloth.
  • Be sure the area is completely clean and dry before putting on a fresh diaper.
  • Apply barrier cream as often as necessary, with every diaper change, particularly at bedtime or when the skin may be exposed to wet diapers for a long period of time.

Although diaper rashes can look painful and irritated, some babies may not cry or don’t show any behavior which suggests it to be bothering them. You can consult your doctor on the first appearance of rash to soothe the symptoms or create protective barrier.

If the rash looks infected, you should take advice of your child’s pediatrician.

Symptoms of an infected diaper rash include:

  • blisters on the diaper area
  • fever
  • redness
  • swelling of the area
  • pus or discharge that drains from the diaper area
  • rash will not go away after treatment or starts to worsen

Your baby’s rash can also develop into a secondary fungal or yeast infection called candidiasis. It appears bright red and raw.

It can sometimes be found in the creases of the skin with spots of the red rash outside of the diaper area on the abdomen or thighs.

Check with your doctor for a diagnosis if you notice any of these symptoms. Let your doctor suggest  appropriate treatment.

Zinc Oxide and Benzalkonium chloride

Store at a temperature not exceeding 30’C. Protect from moisture. Do not freeze.

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