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Nappy Rash
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Nappy Rash
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Everything you need to know about NAPPY RASH
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NAPPY RASH Despite all the love and care you have given your
baby, she has nappy rash. Taking preventive measures reduces the likelihood of
your baby suffering from this condition. But avoiding it altogether is
difficult. The truth is, most babies experience nappy rash at any given time. The type of Nappy Rash - Ammonia dermatitis
This is the most common form of
nappy rash. Raised and red in appearance. It is an irritation caused by
ammonia. Fresh urine doesn't irritate your baby's skin but if it sits for too
long in his nappy, or on his skin, bacteria from his stools will break it down
into ammonia. Ammonia is an irritant, it burns the skin creating the rash.
Ammonia dermatitis usually appears before three months of age and is less common
in breastfed babies. The type of Nappy Rash - Friction Rash
This is also quite common form
of nappy rash. It is caused by friction when two surfaces rub
together. It can appear where the nappy rubs against the skin, this is common in
newborn babies. A friction rash can also occur where skin rubs together,
naturally, this is more common in babies who are chubby. The type of Nappy Rash - Thrush (candida albicans)
If your baby's nappy rash persists for
more than a couple of days it may need a more active medical treatment. A fungal
or bacterial infection may also be present. The most common fungal infection is Candida
albicans, commonly known as thrush or monilia. Around 70% of babies with nappy
rash have candida on their skin. It can go completely unnoticed but sometimes
has the appearance of white circular scaly lesions. You will need to use an
antifungal preparation to treat it. Following the advice in the 'what you can do
to help clear and prevent nappy rash' section will also help promote healing. If
in doubt, check with your doctor. What You Can Do to Help Clear and
Prevent Nappy Rash 1. Keep Your baby's skin clean and dry Give your baby a cleansing bath every
second day. Clean the nappy area at each nappy change from front to back,
not forgetting skin folds. Use non-drying cleansers, such as a soap free
bath solution at bath time and a gentle cleansing lotion at nappy change time. Make sure the products you use are gentle but
effective enough to remove the fatty residues while leaving behind important
natural oils. Ensure that each products is used sparingly. 2. Reduce Friction Let your baby go without wearing a nappy
for a short time each day. This reduces nappy to skin friction and
exposes your baby's bottom to the air. Using a gentle cleansing lotion at nappy
change time will help clean, moisturize and protect your baby's bottom.
Cornstarch powder can help prevent chafing and skin irritation as it absorbs
moisture and acts as a silky lubricant, reducing friction by 60%. Always ensure any remaining powder is cleaned
from your baby's bottom each time the nappy is soiled and removed. After
cleaning your baby, reapply the powder as required. 3. Change your baby's nappy frequently Urine can irritate your baby's skin.
You can help prevent irritation by changing your baby's nappy frequently
and using nappy liners between nappy changes. Nappy liners channel and absorb
wetness away from the skin. If your baby already has nappy rash, a powder or
cream that contains zinc oxide will help his skin. 4. Avoid skin breakage Where skin is broken, urine and feces can
cause severe irritation and an infection may result. To protect your baby's
skin, keep it clean and dry by using the most gentle baby products. 5. Avoid plastic pants They tend to raise the humidity in the nappy
area and therefore increase the potential as a breeding ground for bacteria 6. Avoid the use of strong soaps Your baby's skin is delicate. Harsh
products can cause irritation. 7. Make sure nappies are rinsed well Rinsing is important, especially after using
detergent, softening or antibacterial agents on nappy. 8. Continue treating Continue treating your baby's nappy
rash until all signs of the irritation have disappeared.
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