Fatigue is an unpleasant disease of infants, the symptoms of which are skin lesions (scrapes, wounds, ulcers) in the folds of the body. Most diaper rash occurs in the inguinal folds of newborns, as well as in the armpits, cervical folds, behind the ears, etc.
Causes of intertrigosity
The main reason for the appearance of diaper rash is the presence of the skin in a moist environment, for example, under a diaper. It is because of wearing diapers that newborns often suffer from diaper rash. Prolonged contact of the delicate skin of the baby with urine and feces leads to skin irritation, and this problem must be combated. There are three degrees of the disease. The first of them refers to the reddening of the skin, the second is the appearance of sores or blisters in the folds, and the third is the spreading of diaper rash to large areas of the skin in the form of wet wounds. That is why diaper rash in newborns need immediate treatment, since such strong diaper rash in the child, such as at the third degree, is already very difficult to cure.
In addition, inflammation of the skin in a newborn can be caused by wearing synthetic clothing or an inappropriate size, neglecting hygiene rules, abusing wet wipes or starting an allergic reaction.
How to cure diaper rash in a child?
Than to treat diaper rash in newborn babies, all parents should know, since this problem bothers very many kids. But even if it has not yet touched you, it is necessary to conduct preventive maintenance of diaper rash:
- change the diaper at least every 3 hours;
- before each change of a diaper to wash the child under running water, to soak dry with a diaper or a towel and leave for 5-10 minutes undressed (air baths);
- lubricate the skin of the child with a special cream "under the diaper" or boiled sunflower oil;
- make sure that both clothes and diapers are of suitable size and do not rub the skin.
If the problem still appears, consult a pediatrician. For the treatment of such methods traditionally used from diaper rash in newborns, like bepon cream and desicin ointment. The first of these drugs has a moisturizing and anti-inflammatory effect on the skin. This cream is safe for children, it can be used from birth. Bepanten
The second true remedy for diaper rash is desicin ointment, which, on the contrary, dries the skin. This ointment contains zinc in its composition, due to which it creates a kind of barrier and prevents penetration of moisture onto the affected skin areas. Desitin is very effective in treating diaper rash and diaper dermatitis in the initial stages, and if you start treatment on time, then within the first 24 hours the ointment can completely remove the inflammation. However, desithin is a medicinal preparation that should be used only for its intended purpose, but not for prevention.