Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is an irritation or inflammation of the skin of the diaper area caused by prolonged use of wet or soiled diapers. Diaper rash usually occurs in infants and toddlers, especially on the buttocks, thighs, and skin folds around the diaper area.
Diaper rash can occur due to several factors including excessive skin moisture due to wet or dirty diapers can irritate and cause diaper rash. Repeated friction between the baby's skin and the diaper when using ill-fitting or too tight diapers. And the moist and warm environment inside the diaper can facilitate the growth of bacteria or fungi that can cause infection and diaper rash.
Signs of diaper rash and how to deal with it
Some skin problems in babies can cause the same signs. Many parents have difficulty in distinguishing the signs of skin problems. For example, diaper rash and prickly heat, where the two skin problems are different but look like the same. By knowing how the signs of diaper rash, moms and dads can determine the treatment that will be done to treat diaper rash.
Signs of diaper rash include red, irritated, swollen skin, or a rash that looks like a blister. Diaper rash is usually not serious and can be managed with proper care, such as:
Change diapers regularly
Make sure to change your baby's diaper regularly, especially after it gets dirty or wet. Allow the diaper area to dry before putting on a new diaper.
Clean gently
Use warm water and a soft cloth or baby wipes to clean the baby's skin. Avoid using cleansers that contain alcohol or strong fragrances.
Use protective cream
Apply a thin layer of protective cream, such as zinc oxide cream, to baby's skin before putting on the diaper. This cream helps protect the skin from moisture and friction.
Leave the skin open
After cleaning and drying the diaper area, leave the baby's skin exposed for a few moments to allow air to flow and help dry the diaper rash.
If the diaper rash does not improve within a few days or looks worse, or if the baby develops other symptoms such as fever or infection, consult a pediatrician immediately for further evaluation and treatment.
Recommended diapers to reduce diaper rash, must try!
Diaper rash is indeed very susceptible to babies under one year old. Even so, we as parents can take preventive steps to reduce the risk of diaper rash. One way to reduce the risk of diaper rash is by choosing diapers that are anti-clump with SAP (Super Absorbent Polymer) core structure technology such as MAKUKU SAP Diapers Slim Care.
MAKUKU SAP Diapers Slim Care diapers made from SAP can absorb your little one's liquid quickly and evenly throughout the surface. SAP absorbent material is able to lock the liquid so that the liquid will not seep back to the surface of the diaper. That way, the surface of the diaper remains dry and does not make your little one's skin moist.
Another advantage of MAKUKU SAP Diapers Slim Care is super thin super absorbent. This diaper is designed to be very thin so that your little one is comfortable when using diapers and absorbs quickly well. Even though your little one moves a lot and causes shocks, MAKUKU diapers do not clump. The SAP component inside will remain intact and does not shift so it does not have the potential to create empty space and make the diaper leak.
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