Diaper Dermatitis
Author: mzPOTTER
Why do babies develop a diaper rash?
The diaper dermatitis or eczema is a common problem, most babies at some time. It is usually not a disease but rather a skin irritation.
The most common cause of this problem is usually a wet or soiled diaper has been long in contact with the baby’s skin. This is especially true in children with diarrhea. If the diaper is changed, the substances contained in the stool can be converted into ammonia, which is a potent skin irritant.
Other causes are fungal infections, due to the moisture produced by the urine or stool in the diaper. We all have yeast in our skin, but normally not infected, only grow and attack the skin when they find favorable conditions (ie, when there is moisture or changes in the characteristics of the skin).
Therefore, this problem has nothing to do with poor hygiene. Fungal infections can be very annoying and unpleasant for the baby, and which cause itching, especially when the child wet or dirty diaper.
The diaper area may also become infected by bacteria, especially if the baby’s skin has a small scratch or scratches, or if the skin has been weakened by a rash (rash) maintained, which allows bacteria to grow easily. In these cases, the child’s skin will become red, hot and swollen or swollen, and fever may appear. If your child has these symptoms, it would be advisable to communicate with your pediatrician.
Other skin problems such as infantile eczema, can exacerbate diaper rash. If untreated, the child’s skin is peeling in large strips and may develop blisters filled with pus, it is also possible that the diaper rash extends beyond the diaper area.
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