How To Prevent And Deal With Diaper Rash

The first time mothers of New York had gathered for a talk on diaper rash by a prominent dermatologist. They were eager to know how they could prevent those red, inflamed, shiny, pimply, dry or moist bottoms of their babies. Diaper rash they felt affected the genitals, outer skin on the folds of their thigh and bottom of their darling infants. The dermatologist understood their concern as she had of many other mothers.

Causes of diaper rash:

 
The dermatologist started that one of the main causes of diaper rash was the contact with the pee and poo in the diaper; since newborns pee and poo very often they react with each other and reduce the baby’s skin’s ability to protect itself. Diarrhea also makes a baby’s skin susceptible to diaper rash.

She continued that there were other causes also, with the baby’s skin being susceptible to irritation even when the diaper rubs against the skin as he or she moves. A baby could also develop a diaper rash when the skin reacts to chemical in the cleaning agent or a new food in the diet.

Preventing and dealing with diaper rash:

 
As the young mothers showed interest and listened attentively to the prominent dermatologist, she went on to tell the ways in which diaper rash can be prevented or dealt with.

One of the main reasons why babies develop diaper rash is that they are not kept clean and dry; it is also possible that the baby’s skin is allergic to a particular brand of baby wipes.  This calls for washing the baby’s bottom and genitals with plain warm water and a mild fragrance free soap and allowing the area to air dry before using a diaper. A diaper rash also calls for frequent changing of the baby’s diaper.

She went on next to tell the young mothers that it is harmful to use diapers with plastic covers or edges as they retain moisture and raise the temperature of the diaper area providing the most ideal condition for growth of germs. She advised the young mothers that they should not rub the baby’s bottom with a towel after a bath; it could break or irritate the baby’s sensitive skin and help growth of bacteria.

The new mothers were finding the talk very informative, as the dermatologist continued that it was best to use a protective barrier cream like zinc oxide or petroleum jelly before diapering the baby; apply a thin layer on the baby's bottom after each diaper change, but avoid talcum powder. Again it was also essential to make sure that the baby is wearing the right size of the diaper; a too tight diaper could rub against the skin and irritate it, while a loose one could lead to accidents.

The new mothers thanked the dermatologist as she suggested that they could contact her if they had any more problems with their baby’s diaper rash. 

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