HOMOEOPATHY FOR DIAPER RASH
A diaper rash is a
skin problem that develops in the area beneath an infant's diaper.
Causes
Diaper rashes are
common in babies between 4 and 15 months old. They may be noticed more when
babies begin to eat solid foods.
Diaper rashes caused
by infection with a yeast (fungus) called Candida are very common in children.
Candida grows best in warm, moist places, such as under a
diaper. Candida diaper rash is more likely to occur in babies who:
·
Are
not kept clean and dry
·
Are
taking antibiotics or whose mothers are taking antibiotics while breast feeding
·
Have
more frequent stools
Other causes of
diaper rash include:
·
Acids
in the stool (seen more often when the child has diarrhea)
·
Ammonia
(a chemical produced when bacteria break down urine)
·
Diapers
that are too tight or rub the skin
·
Reactions
to soaps and other products used to clean cloth diapers
Symptoms
You may notice the
following in your child's diaper area:
·
Bright
red rash that gets bigger
·
Very red
and scaly areas on the scrotum and penis in boys
·
Red
or scaly areas on the labia and vagina in girls
·
Pimples,
blisters, ulcers, large bumps, or sores filled with pus
·
Smaller
red patches (called satellite lesions) that grow and blend in with the other
patches
Older infants may
scratch when the diaper is removed.
Treatment
1.Diaper rash with urine smelling like urine Benzoic
acid 30
2. Diffuse redness all over the diaper
area Medorrhinum 200
3. Diaper rash , worse after bathing ,
better in open air Sulphur 200
Medical advice
The best treatment
for a diaper rash is to keep the diaper area clean and dry. This also helps
prevent new diaper rashes
. Lay your baby on a
towel without a diaper whenever possible. The more time the baby can be
kept out of a diaper, the better.
·
Change
your baby's diaper often and as soon as possible after the baby urinates or
passes stool
·
Use
water and a soft cloth or cotton ball to gently clean the diaper area with
every diaper change. Do not rub or scrub the area. A squirt bottle of
water may be used for sensitive areas.
·
Pat
the area dry or allow to air-dry.
·
Put
diapers on loosely. Diapers that are too tight do not allow enough air
flow and may rub and irritate the baby's waist or thighs.
·
Using
absorbent diapers helps keep the skin dry and reduces the chance of getting an
infection.
·
Always
wash your hands before and after changing a diaper.
·
Ask
your doctor or nurse which creams, ointments, or powders are best to use in the
diaper area.
·
Ask
if a diaper rash cream would be helpful. Zinc oxide or petroleum jelly-based
products help keep moisture away from baby's skin when applied to completely
clean, dry skin.
·
Do not
use wipes that have alcohol or perfume. They may dry out or irritate the skin
more.
·
Do
not use corn starch on your baby's bottom. It can make a candida
diaper rash worse.
·
Do not
use talc (talcum powder). It can get into your baby's lungs.
If you
use cloth diapers:
·
Do
not put plastic or rubber pants over the diaper. They do not allow enough
air to pass through.
·
Do
not use fabric softeners or dryer sheets. They may make the rash worse.
·
When
washing cloth diapers, rinse 2 or 3 times to remove all soap if your child
already has a rash or has had one before.
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