Nappy rash is a common problem in most of the babies. It is also known as napkin dermatitis or diaper rash. It causes redness, itching and irritation where nappy touches. Urine and stool in the nappies for long time may cause these infections. Ammonia which will generate from these waste products is the major villain of the nappy rash. Apart from these, fungal and yeast infections may also generate nappy rashes. If your child is suffering from eczema then you should give extra protection to prevent nappy rashes. Bacterial infection also causes nappy rashes. You should always check your baby's nappy and ensure that it is free from bacteria. diaper rash may also develop if the baby or mother is taking antibiotic.
We can see different varieties of nappy rashes like--Irritant rash, friction rash and allergic rash. Irritant rashes are caused as a result of the soaps, detergents, medicines, stools etc. These types of rashes can see more on the exposed areas of the buttocks.
If the diapers are too tight then it will lead to friction rashes. Friction rashes can mostly located in the inner thighs of your baby. Normally these kind of rashes will not make any problems to your child, it may comes and go quickly as and when diaper changes.
Allergic rashes are like irritant rashes. It can be seen in the exposed areas. As a result of these rashes your baby may feel irritation for long hours.
Deep red, swollen and itchy patches in the diaper area especially in thighs, abdomen, legs and anus are the major symptoms of most of the nappy rashes. This symptoms will get aggravate if it left untreated.
In case of nappy rashes, the rash area should be cleaned as per the advice of the doctor. Diapers can avoid till the skin become normal. Some foods are also creating rashes, try to find out the foods that causes allergy to your baby as far as possible avoid the use of that items.
In order to prevent the nappy rashes you should check your baby's diaper often and never allow wearing wet diaper for long hours. Diaper needs to change frequently. If you are using cloth diapers always wash it properly by using soap and hot water after each use. If your baby's skin is wet then do not put on the diaper again; as it will cause skin irritation.
If your baby is suffering from diaper rashes, you can wipe the rashes area using soft cloth and can apply some rash free ointment or Vaseline. If your baby is urinate with a foul smell or rashes became awfully sour, then we can expect a secondary infection. In such a situation you must consult a pediatrician instead of doing home remedies.
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