Diaper rash overview
Diapers, rash or inflammation, is a term used to describe the situation covered by the maintenance of skin irritation. It is one of the most common skin problems in infants and children, affecting between 7 and 35 percent of babies. The rash diapers are more common in babies aged between nine and 12 months, but can occur at any time for any child wearing a diaper.
Fortunately, most cases of diaper rash and can be solved with home treatments. the forthcoming review of the topic discusses the most common causes and treatment recommendations, and strategies
Prevent diaper rash.
Types of diaper rash
There are two main types of diaper rash:
The rash is caused by the use of diapers
The rash is not using diapers
It is not always possible for the parents to determine the type and cause of diaper rash diapers. In most cases, it makes sense to start treatment at home, as shown below. If the rash is severe or worsening of the situation, you should contact your health care provider for your child.
The rash caused by diapers-
The cause can be irritation, yeast infection, or fungus, or sensitivity of the gdeldih. It may be relevant and occurs most frequently if the child has a bout of diarrhea or recently gave antibiotics.
Dermatitis-inflammation of the skin althigey is a medical term that describes an inflammation of the skin red, caused by an irritant (urine or feces usually with diaper rash). Althigey dermatitis is the most common cause of diaper rash. And usually affects the buttocks, lower abdomen and genitals, upper thighs, skin folds are usually. Symptoms can vary from a simple rash to areas of redness to the skin and become high, exfoliations, moulting for grandpa.
Yeast infection-yeast (Candida) infection can develop if you treat skin inflammation and be excited over a few days. Signs of diaper dermatitis caused by fungi-yeast dark red areas of the skin with or without yellow blisters filled with fluid, the rough could explode and scaling. Often there are yeast infection in folds of skin between the thigh and the body, and in the folds of skin around the genitals.
Allergic reaction-allergies or skin sensitivity to the diaper itself is a less common cause of diaper rash. Signs of allergic contact dermatitis contact dermatitis include much red skin itching a little high from the base in the scaly nappy. Areas of skin that are in contact with dyes that diapers becoming sensitive and allergy develops.
The rash is not related to the use of keep-
Skin diseases that can affect the nappy but are not caused by the use of diapers include Seborrhea, atopic dermatitis, bacterial infections, psoriasis, scabies, etc.
Sebum-seborrhea . The leather case is causing redness and patches of scaly yellow seborrheic dermatitis in infants. It is usually in the folds of skin between the thighs and the body, and are often found in other areas as well, including the scalp (where it is called "Cradle cap"-cradle cap), face, neck, or in other skin folds (e.g., in the armpit, in the front of the elbow, behind the knees).
Atopic dermatitis-atopic dermatitis(Also called eczema) is usually found in the area because of moisture trapped there by maintain. If the affected area, there may be frequent scratching marks (for example, scratch marks and scabs). Atopic dermatitis is discussed in more detail in a separate review.
Bacterial infection-bacterial infections ... ... Herpes-impetigo is a bacterial infection that can develop in the area, as well as other areas of the body. Usually cause by bacteria that normally live on the skin, infections can develop when there is a tear in the skin. Include small pustules (1-2 mm) filled with honey-colored yellow liquid with scaly lesions, lesions may be itchy or painful. Should the health care provider evaluate any child has these signs and symptoms.
Psoriasis-psoriasis ... Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes scaly reddish spots and silver in the nappy, you may be missing the silver range.
Scabies-scabies . ... Scabies is severe itching leather case. Caused by injury that thickens and balath mites burrow under the skin. Symptoms usually start suddenly and include redness, itchy areas raised in the abdomen, and tangled in the hands, feet, armpits, genitals. Scabies often affects a number of family members at the same time.
Diagnosis
In most cases, it is possible to start treatment at home without seeing a child health care providers. However, if you feel that your baby's rash, deteriorating, or is associated with other signs or symptoms (e.g., discomfort, bloody stool, fever, skin appears like an infected), you should contact your baby's health care provider immediately
Laboratory testing is not required. If you are using your kindness at home treatment, bring the product with you to see your health care provider.
Treatment
Diaper rash treatment includes a range of measures which are most effective when used together. And the letters ABCDE is a useful way to remember all these measures [1]:
A = ventilation air skin by allowing the child to stay without diapers.
B = barrier, use Paste or ointment for skin protection
C = cleaning clean; keep skin clean
D = diapers disposable diapers, disposable, instead of cloth diapers
E = educate educate, educate yourself on how to prevent diaper rash
Child-free periods of maintenance -the most effective way to treat diaper rash hwalhad from skin contact with urine and faeces (i.e. by stopping or reducing the use of diapers). One way to do this is to allow the child to go periodically without disposable diapers, allowing direct skin exposure to air. You can use water to clean the area to reduce pollution.
In the event that the child is wearing a diaper, baltghiiralmtkrr are advised to keep; every two to three hours and immediately after every bowel movement.
Ointments. Skin barrier or putties -skin ointments can also help to treat or prevent irritation and a diaper rash. Ointment should be painted profusely after every diaper change, and can be covered with petroleum jelly to prevent sticking with keep. Should be ointments or pastes long must be consistent and stick to irritated areas.
Lotions and creams are not as effective as ointments or pastes, not recommended for products containing preservatives, perfumes or other additives because they may cause more irritation to the skin.
Most products (pastes, ointments) containing ingredients such as zinc oxide and vaseline, which constitute a barrier to the skin and protect against wetness, also contain some lanolin paraffin or Dimethicone. Brands that contain these components include
Desitin ®, Triple Paste ®, A & D Ointment ®, and Balmex ®. White petrolatum (Vaseline ®)
Powder-powders that contain talcum powder-talc or cornstarch to reduce friction and moisture. However, the powder is generally not recommended to treat diaper rash that may be inhaled by children.
Anti-fungal treatments -treatments are prescribed anti-fungal if diagnosis of children suffering from a yeast infection. Not recommended this type of treatment without consulting a doctor. Anti-fungal treatments are available as a cream, ointment, or powder. The treatment is usually applied twice or three times per day, under the Salve or fillers until the rash.
Steroid ointment -if the skin strongly flamed, the healthcare provider may recommend a simple type of benign steroid such as hydrocortisone ointment 1%. and can be placed in a thin layer on the skin twice a day for a period not exceeding one week. Not recommended stronger steroid ointments or extremely powerful for children without the advice of a doctor.
Antibiotics- if the child has signs or symptoms of skin inflammation, should a health care providers evaluate the child. If necessary, he may prescribe an antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotic.
Protection of a diaper rash
It is possible to reduce the risk of rash diapers by following some of the following suggestions to clean:
Change the diaper often to reduce friction between the skin and urine or feces.
When a diaper rash, it is recommended to use diapers once it have high sucking and is designed to reduce skin exposure to wetness.
If you use cloth diapers, avoid using plastic pants diaper cover. And cloth diapers should be washed in hot water with bleach.
Cleaning of the skin in the diaper area gently and carefully. Can cause severe itching or irritation of the roughness cleaning skin and delay healing. nice clean with warm water and a soft cloth is usually sufficient. When you use SOAP, must be free of perfumes. Example of use:
Dove ® sensitive or Cetaphil ®
If using tissue cleaned, you should choose those alcohol-free perfume free. And their use is not recommended if the skin shows signs of injury. So they increase the skin lesion.
And can relieve dry area close fit stool using mineral oils and put it on a piece of cotton.
Peeled skin is disinfected using a plastic bottle filled with warm water. With distilled on the skin every now and then, or put a towel in warm water and pressure on the skin, the towel should be smooth.
When requesting assistance
If the child is suffering or has developed a fever (temperature above 100.4 degrees f or 38 degrees c) or has bloody stool, a change in the pattern of wet or soiled diapers (for example, constipation, diarrhea, frequent urination, etc.), or any other disturbing signs or symptoms, the mother should contact the health care provider for children.
In addition, if the rash diapers is not improving after a few days or if the child develops blisters or sores filled with pus, parents should contact the health care provider for the child