How Can I Treat My Child's Diaper Rash?

Diaper dermatitis refers to redness of the skin near the anus, hips, perineum, etc. of the newborn, with scattered maculopapular rash or herpes, also known as red hip of the newborn.

Basic Information

nickname

Neonatal red hip, diaper rash, neonatal diaper dermatitis

English name

diaper dermatitis

Visiting department

Pediatrics

Multiple groups

Infants

Common locations

Near the anus, buttocks, perineum

Common causes

Baby diapers are not changed or washed properly, prolonged contact and irritate the baby's skin

Common symptoms

Erythema, pimples, and erosions appear on the skin

Causes of diaper dermatitis

Infant diapers are not changed or cleaned cleanly, and prolonged contact and irritation of the baby's skin; diapers are hard and caused by local friction. Aggravated by secondary bacterial or candida infection.

Clinical manifestations of diaper dermatitis

Large erythema, pimples, or erosions appearing at the diaper area, and even secondary bacterial or candida infections. In severe cases, especially malnourished infants with chronic diarrhea, skin ulcers can occur.

Diaper Dermatitis Diagnosis

1. Dermatitis is mainly in the hips and inner thighs.

2. The skin is rough and red. In severe cases, there are skin lesions such as rash, pimples, and small pustules, with exudate and abrasion.

Diaper Dermatitis Treatment

The key to diaper dermatitis treatment is to keep the baby's vulva and hip skin dry and clean. The diapers are made of old white sheets with strong water absorption and soft texture, and are washed and changed frequently. Do not use a flower cloth with a dye component as a diaper. Rubber and plastic cloths are neither absorbent nor breathable. Do not place these items under the baby or wrap them outside the diaper. Wash your child's buttocks with warm water after urination, and dry with a soft cloth. When changing the diaper, first sprinkle a small amount of non-irritating talcum powder. When washing the diaper, rinse with water and wash thoroughly to remove the dirt and residue on the diaper. Soap and washing powder, diapers should be used in the sun or after drying. In order to reduce the wetness caused by diapers, diapers should be changed frequently. Especially in summer, absorbent diapers should be used. Children who are using diapers should apply a triple powder or diarrhea powder consisting of boric acid, zinc oxide, and talcum powder when the hip skin is flushed. When there is erosion and seepage, first wet the solution with 3% boric acid solution. After the seepage has stopped, apply zinc oxide oil or calamine lotion containing antibacterial drugs.