Diaper dermatitis, the treatment of which is very important for the baby, is a rather serious disease of the skin of the child, which brings a lot of inconvenience and pain.
Causes of pathology
The problem most often occurs in infants who are forced to be in diapers for a long period of time. The fact is that the baby's skin is not well protected from the influence of negative factors, so it is quickly irritated by urine or feces. That is, the main reason for the appearance of the pathology is insufficient hygiene of the baby.
Diaper dermatitis, the treatment of which can be quite complex and lengthy, more often occurs if the baby is too tightly wrapped and the perineum is blocked. It should be noted that such irritation can affect a significant part of the skin of the child.
The cause of the appearance of dermatitis may be an allergic reaction of the peanut to any hygiene products or fungus. I must say that the degree of development of the disease can be different, however, regardless of the factors that caused inflammation, you should consult a doctor before starting treatment.
Symptoms of the disease
Dermatitis manifests itself very accurately, and it is difficult to confuse it with any other pathology. The
very first sign of the disease is redness on the skin of the child between the folds of the skin, as well as in the perineum and buttocks. At the same time, the baby experiences discomfort and pain if you touch the inflamed area.
In difficult cases, ulcers and cracks can appear on the affected areas. If the pathology has already passed into such a stage, then it will be very difficult to eliminate it. Suppurations should not be allowed on the skin of a child. Diaper dermatitis, the treatment of which is mandatory and should be immediate, is also characterized by very severe itching and a burning sensation.
A sick baby is often naughty, crying, and does not touch the affected area. It is especially hard to calm a child at night. Naturally, at the first symptoms, any measures should be taken immediately to eliminate the pathology.
Features of removing inflammation
Since diaper dermatitis, the treatment of which can be done at home, appears in almost every baby, regardless of his hygiene, the recommendations presented will be useful for every mother.
So, for starters, you should stop wrapping the child as much as possible. Try to set the room at its optimum temperature so that the skin does not rot. Naturally, dirty diapers should be changed as needed. Try to leave your child’s skin open as often as possible.
If pathology has appeared, then the main way with which you can overcome diaper dermatitis is treatment. Photos of kids who suffer from this disease, you can see in the article.
So, if the skin is inflamed, try to reduce the negative effect of urine and feces on it. To do this, carefully monitor the condition of the diaper. Also use special hypoallergenic protective ointments and creams that create a protective barrier on the skin. To process the crotch area and the place between the folds should be with each change of diaper.
After the child went to the toilet, it is necessary to wash it, and then dry the skin with soft napkins or even a hairdryer. To eliminate inflammation, you can use decoctions of herbs (oak bark, calendula and chamomile).
Treatment of diaper dermatitis in children involves the use of ointments and creams based on zinc. For example, the most popular drugs today are Desitin, Bepanten, and Drapolen. If the disease is caused by a fungus, then, of course, it is necessary to use the appropriate medicines that the doctor prescribes ("Miconazole", "Clotrimazole" and others).