Many causes are behind severe diaper rash.
There are many techniques and products to try to alleviate and comfort
the skin of a baby who gets severe and frequent diaper rashes. Diaper
advice tends to be that the best treatment for regular flare ups is
prevention with frequent diaper changes, gentle cleansing and air
drying, followed by certain kinds of soothing and healing salves.
Contact Diaper Rash
Contact
diaper rash appears as red, flat, irritated skin which sometimes
blisters, peels or sloughs off. Frequently change the baby, gently wash
its bottom with a non-irritating soap or wipe, and let it air dry. Then
use a cream of your choice. This should be done with each changing.
Intertrigo
Intergrigo
occurs within skin creases and folds. It looks like a burn and is red.
With each changing, clean the area gently and let air dry. Then use a
regular white petroleum ointment made for diaper rashes.
Yeast Rash
When
skin is damaged, the yeast from intestines invade skin. This may be
caused by the use of antibiotics or from a prolonged rash. It is raised,
red, patchy skin on the genitalia that can spread around the diaper
region. Treat the entire area by cleansing gently, air drying and using
an anti-fungal cream like Clotrimazole, Acidophilus or Nystatin
(prescription). Apply these creams two to three times a day underneath
petroleum ointment creams.
Impetigo
Impetigo is a
bacteria based rash with small blisters or red patches which ooze into a
crust. Clean the area gently at each changing. Then use a prescription
antibiotic ointment underneath a petroleum based salve.
Seborrhea
Seborrhea
is marked by large, red patches over the genitalia, grown and stomach.
Keep the area clean and dry, airing it frequently. Treat with 1 percent
hydrocortisone two to three times a daily, over petroleum ointment. See a
doctor if it lasts more than a week.
Allergy
An allergy ring is caused by acidic and other
foods, such as tomato-based sauces, where a red ring appears around the
anus. Treat with frequent cleansing and petroleum. Discontinue any
suspected foods until the rash ceases.
