Causes and treatment of diaper rash

The cause of diaper rash is mostly due to the irritation of the skin caused by amonia produced by the bacterial decomposition of urine and feces, and the damp environment in the diaper is prone to bacteria and fungi, which in turn leads to infection and worsens the symptoms. . If you neglect to replace it, you will soon have red skin symptoms. The baby's diapers are not changed frequently or washed cleanly, and the baby's skin is irritated by prolonged contact; the diapers are hard and caused by local friction. Exacerbated by secondary bacterial or Candida infection. If the redness is not improved, some small dot-like rashes will appear. At this time, most of the delicate skin has been swollen, and the baby has obvious discomfort. If it is ignored, it will further develop into a situation where the skin is broken, penetrating fluid flows out, and even blood oozes. Since changing diapers frequently is so important, how often do you have to change them? What additional cleaning actions do I need to do when changing diapers? Huang Yali, head of nursing at the Taipei Medical University Hospital, said that in the case of disposable diapers, because most of them contain high absorption polymer, you can refer to the wetness indicator or change them when the diaper has a little weight. In addition, although cloth diapers have good air permeability, they also have fast re-penetration. Once the diapers are wet, it is best to change them immediately, so as not to backfire. Treatment (when severe symptoms occur) When there are more severe symptoms of diaper rash, or if the symptoms have not improved after improving various conditions, be sure to take the doctor to seek treatment. And be sure to use it in accordance with the doctor's advice, and don't increase the frequency of use just because the effect is good. If you want to stay away from diaper rash, clean properly and keep ventilated and dry is the only way. When moms take care of the baby at home, follow the correct care method, the skin will be soft and healthy!　　 Wash your baby’s buttocks frequently. 　　 After every urination and defecation, wash your baby’s buttocks with warm water and apply a thin buttocks oil; or use a wet cotton ball dipped in a cleansing lotion and wipe it clean from front to back. But do not wash and wipe excessively, so as not to damage the skin. It is also best not to dust the powder, as the dust may cause irritation to the baby's skin.　　Change diapers or cloth diapers in time　　Every time you wash your baby’s buttocks, put on clean diapers or cloth diapers in time. This is one of the important factors to reduce the occurrence of diaper rash. But pay attention to buying reliable cloth diapers or diapers for your baby. If the quality is not guaranteed, it may cause diaper rash even if you change frequently.　　Pay attention to the proper treatment when the buttocks are red.　　If the baby’s buttocks are red and have diaper rash, be sure to change the diaper frequently, and wash the skin over the diaper with clean water every time the diaper is changed. Then, gently absorb the moisture from the skin of the buttocks, do not wipe dry, and let the area fully air dry. A protective ointment or cream (containing petrolatum or zinc oxide) can be applied to the rash area to form a barrier to the skin and relieve the excessive moisture of the skin. There is no need to remove this ointment or cream when changing diapers next time. Remember, the movements should be gentle, as exerting force will increase the damage to the skin. Previous: The hazards of premature urination Next: Preventing diarrhea in babies must raise their stomachs