Have you ever heard the term diaper rash? For those who are not familiar, diaper rash is a form of irritation or inflammation of the baby's skin due to the use of diapers. Diaper rash generally occurs in infants, although it is possible that these symptoms also occur in adults who use diapers.
Citing the Healthline site, diaper rash is prone to occur in babies because they have sensitive skin types. In addition, baby skin is also thinner and more vulnerable than adult skin. For this reason, Moms should not take it lightly because diaper rash can make babies uncomfortable, fussy and cry non-stop.
Symptoms of diaper rash are characterized by irritation or redness of the skin in the areas of use of baby diapers such as the buttocks, thighs and around the genitals. The red skin will feel warm and swollen when touched. In some cases, the buttocks area will also feel sore, making the little one tormented.
Causes of Diaper Rash
Before proceeding with how to prevent and treat diaper rash, you must identify some of the factors that cause it. Without realizing it, the daily habits that you do actually trigger the emergence of this disease, you know, moms!
1. Skin irritation
Moisture, wetness, and acidity from urine and feces can also cause diaper rash and be irritating. In addition, the friction between the baby's skin and the surface of the diaper can increase the risk. Moreover, if the diaper used contains certain ingredients that are not liked by the baby's skin.
2. Allergies
As previously explained, baby's skin has a high sensitivity so it is prone to allergies. Symptoms of diaper rash in babies can occur because your child has an allergy to clothes, diapers, baby wipes, or bath soap. Moms are advised to change diaper products and see the impact in the future, whether your little one is still allergic or not.
3. Antibiotic effect
The use of antibiotics in infants can actually cause diaper rash. That's because antibiotics not only kill bad bacteria but sometimes kill 'good' bacteria in the body. Diaper rash is also at risk for babies who are exclusively breastfed from their mothers who often take antibiotics.
4. Use of diapers
As the name implies, using the wrong diaper can also increase the risk of this disease. Avoid habits such as rarely changing diapers, diaper sizes are too narrow, letting the diaper clump, and choosing inappropriate diapers for children. So, make sure the diaper you choose is the right size for your little one and uses quality materials.
5. Infection
Diaper rash occurs due to the baby's skin has been infected with fungi or harmful bacteria. The skin appears reddened with red spots or bumps around the edges. This fungus, with the medical term candida albicans, likes moist and warm areas such as the baby's diaper that the child is wearing. Moms need to see a doctor if the diaper rash condition does not heal within 2-3 days.
Then, what should you do?
Even though diaper rash is not a dangerous disease, you still have to be aware of it so that your little one remains comfortable during activities. Here are tips that Moms can do to prevent diaper rash in your little one.
Adjust the size of the diaper to the baby's body. Usually, you can find the size on the packaging label so that it can be matched to your little one's needs
Regularly clean baby's skin after changing diapers. Dry the baby's skin by tapping gently on the buttocks.
Avoid using wet wipes that contain alcohol or certain fragrances because they can irritate the baby's skin.
Use diaper cream that helps prevent irritation to baby's skin. Pay attention to the content, moms, which includes vitamin E, chamomile, and zinc oxide.
Change the baby's diaper regularly, once every 2 hours when the little one is active and once while sleeping at night.
Finally, choose the right and comfortable diaper for your little one. Choose a diaper material that can absorb baby feces optimally. You can find this in diapers made from SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) which has the ability to absorb liquids thousands of times faster and has a good water absorption capacity. The effective use of SAP material can reduce the risk of diaper rash or rash because it can keep the baby's skin surface dry.
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