Diaper Rash Causes, Treatments:
Rashes in babies and children who wear diaper are quite common and are called diaper rash. The child can develop a rash when there is a change in the feeding habits of the child – especially when breast feeding is stopped and supplemental feeding is started; by intake of acid containing foods like tomatoes and oranges or sensitivity to sugar.
Important: The infant or child’s bottom should be kept dry. Preferably change diapers often or stop using diapers. Use a hair-dry with warm setting to dry the skin.
Symptoms, Remedies of Diaper Rash:
- Urine has a very foul smell, extremely sour; skin itches and reddens; the child wants to be held, carried and comforted; also accompanied by diarrhea due to the intake of sour or unfamiliar food.
Remedy – Acidum benzoicum - Rash is present particularly during teething; the child is very moody; wants to be carried always; complains in annoying, crying voice; shows a lot of temper tantrums
Remedy – Chamomilla 200 - Pustules are similar to chicken pox, with pale to light red color; skin is hot, extremely itchy and is swollen.
Remedy – Rhus toxicodendron
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My daughter is 1 year 6 months and the redness on the lining of the outside of her vagina is always red. She does not complain or cry it looks like a rash it’s been there for quite a long time now. What should I do?
This problem is common among children of this age; it may be due to continuous wetness which remains after urinating. Bacterial and fungal growth will flourish in moist place, so keep the area dry.
- Avoid using perfumed soaps which may irritate vaginal area.
- Avoid fit and tight clothing’s.
- Mild soap and warm water should be used gently to cleanse the area.
- Toilet paper should be used to dry the area from front to back, after passing urine.
- Take this preventive measures and the rash will disappear.
What causes nappy rash?
- A nappy / diaper with urine and feces, worn by the baby for a prolonged period of time, is the chief cause.
- Fungal infection and bacterial infection are other significant factors responsible for nappy rash.
- Eczema or dermatitis during babyhood (2 weeks to 6 months).
- Allergic reaction to a particular product like soap, oil, shampoo, or powder could generate a nappy rash.
Treatment
- Change the nappy regularly. Ensure that you change the soiled nappy immediately, when the baby passes stool or urine.
- Let your baby play around without wearing a diaper, for as long as possible. This will help the rash to heal quickly.
- Clean the anal, urethral, and genital areas properly, every time he defecates / urinates. Let the area dry completely, before you put on another diaper.
- Permit adequate room for air to circulate around the nappy area. Let the baby’s body breathe. Do not tie the nappy too tightly.
- Ascertain that the baby products that you use are not giving him a rash.
- In case the condition persists for more than five days, consult a pediatrician, let the doctor investigate for any serious infection.