What is best thing for diaper rash
Nappy Rash | Diaper Rash Treatment | Nappy Rash Cream | Diaper Rash
Whether you call it nappy rash or diaper rash they're both the same thing
and it affects one in three babies in this video I'm going to teach you
everything you need to know to get rid of it
so what does that nappy rash look
like well generally speaking the skin around the nappy area can be red,
inflamed, hot to touch, spotty and even blisters can form if the rash is quite
persistent now typically the rash is what we call well-defined so it's easy
to see where it starts for where it stops now if you're still a little
confused as to what nappy rash is and what it looks like
I've left more information in the description below and I've also left
some really useful links that have got loads of pictures which should help you now
there are a few causes for nappy rash one of which is human waste products if
the nappies aren't changed for a while it can begin to turn into ammonia which
can actually irritate the skin fungal infections can also happen due to the
dampness under the nappy which can also potentially lead to a bacterial
infection if the conditions are right now please notice how I said the
conditions must be right so if we're able to prevent these conditions and
other things it could potentially leave your baby nappy rash free which is what
everyone wants so let's move on to them also if you're watching this in the US
or Canada you might be a little confused as to what nappies are nappies are the
term that we use in the UK and it's what you guys call diapers tip number one
make sure to change wet and dirty nappies straight away
don't wait which leads me on to tip number two clean the nappy area
thoroughly and gently either use water or use alcohol and fragrance-free wipes
wiping from front to back now I'll also leave a link in the description below
which has loads of useful information on this tip three lie your baby on a clean
towel and leave their nappy off for as long and as often as you can this will
let more fresh air get to the skin tip 4 now if the nappy rash isn't upsetting
your baby at each nappy change you can also apply a small thin layer of barrier
cream or ointment which is going to prevent the skin from becoming more
irritated now there's various different ingredients in these barrier creams and
ointments that your pharmacist can recommend you on some of the ingredients
they containers are zinc oxide, dexpanthenol and titanium dioxide
tip number five what I wouldn't recommend is people using powders to keep the nappy area dry
these can actually irritate the skin and your baby might even breathe it into its
lungs tip number six bath your baby daily and stick to that limit don't do it
twice a day or more often than that because it can actually dry out the skin
and when it comes to drying the skin pat them generally don't rub vigorously with
a towel now nappy rash usually clears up within three days of following these
tips which is great news but if your baby is suffering from discomfort
because of the nappy rash then seek advice from your pharmacist or another
health care professional now your healthcare professional may advise you
to use a steroid cream an antifungal cream like clotrimazole, miconazole or a
combination cream which contains them both now if your baby is prescribed a
steroid cream let's say hydrocortisone for example please remember it's used to
treat inflammation but it's not meant to be used for long periods it's usually a
maximum of seven days unless you're advised otherwise by a healthcare
professional please use it as it's been prescribed and also remember to leave at
least 15 minutes before you apply the barrier cream or ointment steroid creams
should also be used very thinly so I'll leave more information in the
description below on actually how little you should be using now unlike steroid
creams antifungal creams should be used for seven to fourteen days after the
infection has completely gone this is to prevent the fungal infection from coming
back now remember don't use a barrier cream at the same time until the
infection is completely gone you're no longer using it then you can use it if
you need to and as always with all medication always read the information
leaflet and check with the pharmacist it's suitable and safe to use for your
baby now it's quite normal for babies to develop a rash but it's also important
that you're aware when to seek medical attention so I'm going to leave a really
useful link in the description below and I'd advise everyone to check it out it's a
great visual display of different rashes and what to do see you next week
links in the description below and it's got more description and more pictures and
more everything more description (LAUGHTER)
which brings me on to tip number two wow (DOOR OPENS IN BACKGROUND)
bro I don't know you were in there that was a surprise I was thinking where you are I
thought you were in the toilet (LAUGHTER)
please remember it's used to treat inflammation it's not meant to be
used for long durations usually a maximum of seven days please use it as
prescribed and I can't remember what I'm meant to say now (LAUGHTER)
also happen because of the dampness under the nappy (CAR HORN SOUND)
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