Where does diaper rash in children come from, what to do with it

Fatigue mainly appears on the skin under the diaper and, as a rule, occurs in children under one and a half years, most often in infants. Almost every child suffers from diaper rash, at least once in the first two years of life. In most cases, diaper rash in children occurs between 9 and 12 months. It is at this time that the child spends most of the day sitting, while eating solid food, which changes the acidity of the intestine.

Causes

There are a number of factors that can provoke diaper rash in the child's pride.

• Friction. Most diaper rash is caused by friction, which occurs when a wet diaper or diaper contacts the delicate and sensitive skin of a child.
• Irritation. The priest under the diaper blushes from such irritants as bowel movements or urine. Also, a badly rinsed powder on children's diapers can play its role.
• Yeast infection. Such infections are still known as fungal, including thrush. Fungal microorganisms live in warm and humid places. Thus, they settle in the folds of the skin and cause diaper rash in children.
• Allergy. The rash may be caused by a reaction to diapers, washing powder, napkins, diapers or soap

How to distinguish between diaper rash in children. Photos, symptoms

Determining diaper rash in toddlers, as a rule, is quite simple. The rash is mainly located in the area of the diaper. The skin turns red and becomes irritated. The entire area under the diaper may be affected, only the genitals or only the wrinkles. Also, the skin is often swollen, warm and slightly firm to the touch. A child's headache will not be noticed by children who are inattentive to their child. Prevention and combating diaper rash are an integral part of childcare, especially in the first year and a half of your child's life.

How to deal with diaper rash

If you notice your crumbs of intertrigo, follow these steps to speed up the recovery process.

1. Keep your child dry and clean, change diapers and diapers as often as possible.
2. After changing the diaper carefully, but gently wash the ass. Do not use alcohol-containing or aromatic wipes. The best option is cotton balls, moistened with warm boiled water.
3. After bathing, do not wipe the affected area with a towel, and gently pat with a soft diaper.
4. Use an ointment that can create a protective layer on the skin of the buttocks of the crumbs, form a barrier and protect the affected areas from urine and feces. In the pharmacy you can find a considerable amount of different creams and ointments that will help you. You can also use an ordinary Vaseline or Lanolin cream, and healing preparations, such as "D-Panthenol" or "Bepanten", are also great.
5. As often as possible leave the child without a diaper and diapers, give him the opportunity to sleep with his naked ass every time a rash appears. The effect of air will speed up healing.

When to call a doctor

If there is a simple diaper rash in children, there is usually no need to call a doctor. However, it is worth calling a pediatrician if the rash does not go away within 4-7 days, despite the treatment. Also, do not hesitate to call a doctor if you notice that diaper rash begins to spread to other parts of the body.