Diaper Rashes In Babies: Reasons, Symptoms and Treatments

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We know that your babys health and well-being
are your biggest concern. Therefore, any health
problem of your baby even if your baby has small
diaper rashes, might be worrisome for you. At
least half of the diaper-clad babies get nappy
rash at some point in time. Continue reading
this article, to understand the types, reasons,
symptoms, and treatments of diaper rashes in
babies.
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Types Of Diaper Rash In Babies
Diaper rashes are mostly mild in nature. However,
there are diaper rashes, which can turn out to be
really severe, giving rise to painful red welts
and cracks on your little ones skin. Therefore,
as a new mum, if you understand the different
types of diaper rash in your baby, it will be
easier for you to deal with them. So, the types
of diaper rash are
Irritant Contact Dermatitis or Chafing
This is the most common type of diaper rash,
which is the result of your babys spending a
long period of time in direct contact with wet
and dirty diapers. That means your little one is
wetting the diaper with his or her urine and
dirtying it with his or her poop, repeatedly and
for long hours, causing irritant diaper rash. In
fact, it looks like pink or red patches on the
diaper-covered skin.
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Candida Dermatitis
Well! This is most commonly referred to as yeast
infection, which appears as patches of bright red
colour in between the folds and creases of the
abdomen and thighs of your little one. It does
not just end there. Outside the bright red part,
there will be a few red patchy dots.
Seborrheic Dermatitis or Cradle Cap
These usually appear as yellow scales on your
little ones head, but it starts on the face or
from the diaper area and spreads out to the other
parts of the body.
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Impetigo or Bacterial Infection
Although bacterial infection may not be a reason
for diaper rash, but certain types of bacteria
like staph and strep can give rise to bacterial
infection known as impetigo. These are mostly
large, pus-filled sores that ooze yellowish fluid
and crust over.
Atopic Dermatitis or Eczema
These are mostly dry, itchy and red patches that
appear on the face and scalp, besides the diaper
area.
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Causes of Nappy Rashes In Infants

• From the types of nappy rashes, mentioned above,
  you must have already understood that your babys
  skin develops diaper rashes when
• The skin rubs against the wet area for too long
  and gets irritated.
• The pee alters the pH level of your little ones
  skin.
• The diaper rashes can be a result of a reaction
  to detergent and soaps on your babys skin.
• Starting new food can change the content and
  frequency of your babys poop giving rise to
  diaper rashes.
• In fact, diarrhoea and reaction to antibiotics
  can make the existing rashes worse.

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Treatment For Diaper Rashes In Babies
Since most of the symptoms of diaper rashes in
babies may be warm to touch, slightly reddish in
colour, and mild in nature, they can be treated
at home. Take a look at the diaper rash
treatments at home curated for you here
Keep The Area Clean and Dry
While youre changing your babys nappy, take a
soft cloth or wipes and clean the area gently.
Avoid rubbing your little ones skin too hard. In
fact, put a towel or disposable waterproof pad
underneath your baby and allow him or her to
spend some diaper-free time.
Change Diaper Quite Often
Even a little bit of trapped moisture may be a
reason for diaper rash and irritation in your
baby. Therefore, try to change your babys diaper
whenever it is wet.
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Try To Use Disposable Diapers
The cloth diapers may not be very hygienic for
your cuddly little one. Therefore, cloth diapers
may not be a very good choice for him or
her. Choose super-absorbent disposable
diapers instead to help in healing your babys
nappy rashes faster. 
Check Your Little Ones Diaper Size
If you make your little one wear a diaper that is
too large, it can rub and can cause friction
against your babys skin. However, if you make
your little one wear a diaper that is too tight,
it can add to the moisture on the skin, thus
increasing the nappy rashes in your baby,
rapidly. Therefore, check the size of your babys
nappy before making him or her wear it.
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Apply Comforting Pastes and Creams
Apply a cream or paste or any ointment (of course
with the permission of your doctor), once youve
done with the cleaning and drying of your babys
skin.
Raise The Exposure Of The Airflow
To increase the air exposure of the diaper
region, allow your baby to nap without a diaper
and apply ointment on the affected areas.
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Bathe Your Little One Daily
While bathing your little one, try to use warm
water and fragrancefree soap cleanser for the
diaper rashes in babies. Use a squirt bottle of
water to clean the area if the rash is severe and
keep the baby without a nappy for some time. 
However, if you notice your little one is having
a fever and it is not fading away easily, consult
your doctor immediately. To get some more
information on baby care, and the benefits of
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