Nappy rash usually clears up after about 3 days if you follow this advice. You should keep following this advice as this will help prevent nappy rash from coming back. If the rash is causing your baby discomfort, your health visitor or pharmacist can recommend a nappy rash cream to treat it. You should apply the cream first and wait a few minutes before you apply the barrier cream. If the rash doesn't go away or your baby develops a persistent bright red, moist rash with white or red pimples that spreads into the folds of their skin, they may have an infection.
Ask a pharmacist or health visitor for advice. The pharmacist may recommend a cream for you to use. If the rash is severe, take your baby to the GP who may prescribe cream or medicine.
If the rash doesn't go away, gets worse, or if sores appear on your baby's skin, talk to your doctor. Also get medical care if your baby has a fever , pus is draining from the rash, or if your child is fussier than usual. Depending on what type of rash your baby has, the doctor may choose to use an antifungal cream or an antibiotic cream, or may recommend other changes to your diapering routine.
Sometimes, if those changes don't help a rash caused by an allergic reaction, the doctor may prescribe a mild steroid cream for a few days until the rash goes away. Reviewed by: Michelle P. Tellado, MD. Larger text size Large text size Regular text size. What Is Diaper Rash? What Causes Diaper Rash? Usually, diaper rash is the result of an irritation, infection, or allergy. A baby's skin can get irritated when a diaper is left on for too long and poop or the diaper itself rubs against the skin repeatedly.
What to look for: Shiny, bright red patches with sharp edges. There may even be pink bumps or pimples, sores, or cracked skin that oozes or bleeds. Be sure to wash your hands before and after any diaper change to prevent the spread of the fungus.
Although case are rare, diaper rash can be due to a bacterial infection called impetigo, caused by either the staph or strep bacteria. This can lead to diaper rash or make an existing diaper rash worse. Your baby may be sensitive or allergic to certain substances or ingredients, such as. What to look for: A rash may show up shortly after exposure to the allergen. What to do about it: Consider switching to another type of diaper, wipe, or cream for a two-week period to see if that helps clear up the rash.
There are some other conditions that can look a little like diaper rash. For example, the rash may actually be seborrheic dermatitis, a condition in which the glands of the skin produce too much oil. Or, the rash may be triggered by a genetic condition like acrodermatitis enteropathica, which is a zinc deficiency. If the rash comes from a skin infection caused by yeast or bacteria, for example, then you might see more severe diaper rash signs, such as. Gently pat the skin with a soft washcloth in warm water, or dip the baby briefly in a bath.
Warm water is often enough to clean pee and poop. If you use baby wipes, choose ones that are free of dyes, scents and alcohol. Switch to disposable diapers.
Check the size. Make sure the diaper fits. Most mild diaper rashes can be treated at home. It might take a few weeks for the rash to completely go away. But it should start to improve after just a few days of following the above tips.
A fungal infection might be involved. Watch for rashes so you can treat them early. And if you have any concerns, call your doctor. September 2 , Health and Safety Tips. Everything you need to know to treat—and prevent—that dreaded diaper rash By Katie Sweeney Special thanks to Michael Cosimini, MD , for contributing to this article.
What causes diaper rash? Changes in the pH of the skin from pee, poop or some skin products can cause rash.
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