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What is Diaper Rash? / Diaper Rash Definition:-

It is a skin inflammation that mostly occurs when the tender skin of a baby reacts to the continuous wetness due to urination or diarrhea. Since it is only a skin inflammation and not a disease, it can be effectively treated at home without any professional medical intervention.

Diaper Rash Symptoms Signs:-

Diaper rash is marked by red, puffy and tender skin in the diaper region — buttocks, thighs and genitals.

Diaper Rash Causes Risk Factors:-

Diaper Rashes are often caused by excessively moist or dirty diapers.

Prolonged exposure to moisture trapped inside a diaper wet with urine or stool.

Damaged, sensitive skin from a diaper chaffing or rubbing back and forth, which can make the rash more susceptible to a yeast or bacterial infection.

Antibiotics taken by the baby or the mother when breast feeding, some can cause sensitive skin and typically symptoms subside after the use is ended.

New diet, as you introduce more foods into your baby's diet the chances for rash can increase.

Diaper Rash Prevention Home Herbal Natural Treatment Remedies Cures:-

Keep wet or soiled diapers changed frequently. Allow your baby to go without a diaper a couple of times a day. Apply zinc oxide ointment or Acid Mantle(R) is a name brand ointment that can be applied before or with zinc oxide over it.

Pat the area when changing diapers, making sure to get it clean; use a diaper rash cream; soak your baby's bum in warm soapy water or use warm water instead of wipes.

Using a pediatrician-recommended diaper rash cream or ointment helps create a protective barrier in the skin. Among the most widely prescribed diaper rash creams/ointments are A and D ointment, Diaparene, Desitin and zinc oxide.

Dusting the baby’s bottom with powder also helps a lot in protecting your baby’s skin from irritants. Just be careful when you apply powder since it can be a possible health hazard.