What is a yeast diaper rash?
A yeast diaper rash is different than regular diaper rash. With a regular diaper rash, an irritant causes the rash. But with a yeast diaper rash, yeast (Candida) causes the rash.
Yeast is a living microorganism. It naturally lives on skin but can be hard to tame when there’s an overgrowth.Read on to learn how to identify, treat, and prevent this type of diaper rash.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a yeast diaper rash include:2
1️⃣The bold red rash is contained within a slightly raised border.
2️⃣The rash is still hanging around after two days of diaper rash treatments.
3️⃣Red or scaly areas (for boys on the scrotum and penis, for girls on the labia and vagina)
4️⃣Pimples, blisters, ulcers, or sores filled with pus or smaller red patches that blend with the other patches
Causes
1️⃣Friction: Most diaper rash is caused by friction that develops when sensitive baby skin is rubbed by wet diapers.
2️⃣Irritation: The skin under the diaper gets red from irritants such as feces, urine, or cleaning agents. Irritation can be caused by the diaper or by the acid in urine and bowel movements.
3️⃣Candidal infection: usually has a bright, beefy red appearance and is very common after the use of antibiotics.
4️⃣Allergic reaction: The rash may be a reaction to diaper wipes, diapers, laundry detergent, soap, lotion, or the elastic in plastic pants.
Home care:-
1️⃣Diapers should be changed more often than normal.
2️⃣Skin should be washed with a very mild soap and air dried or lightly patted dry.
3️⃣The skin should be cleaned, but avoid any rough scrubbing, which could lead to further skin irritation
4️⃣If you use cloth diapers, avoid using plastic pants during this time
5️⃣If the rash is caused by a contact or allergic dermatitis, stop using .
6️⃣If the rash appears to be caused by a candidal infection, it may be treated with topical, over-the-counter antifungal creams
7️⃣Zinc oxide may also be effective, especially as a barrier.
Medical care
• If the child (or adult) appears to have a candidal infection, the doctor may recommend antifungal creams or medicines.
• If the child has impetigo (a bacterial infection), antibiotics may be prescribed.
• Your doctor may recommend a short course of mild topical steroid cream or ointment
#mommyingagamveer
#bbcreatorsclub
#pregnancyblues
#pregnancycare
A yeast diaper rash is different than regular diaper rash. With a regular diaper rash, an irritant causes the rash. But with a yeast diaper rash, yeast (Candida) causes the rash.
Yeast is a living microorganism. It naturally lives on skin but can be hard to tame when there’s an overgrowth.Read on to learn how to identify, treat, and prevent this type of diaper rash.
Symptoms
The symptoms of a yeast diaper rash include:2
1️⃣The bold red rash is contained within a slightly raised border.
2️⃣The rash is still hanging around after two days of diaper rash treatments.
3️⃣Red or scaly areas (for boys on the scrotum and penis, for girls on the labia and vagina)
4️⃣Pimples, blisters, ulcers, or sores filled with pus or smaller red patches that blend with the other patches
Causes
1️⃣Friction: Most diaper rash is caused by friction that develops when sensitive baby skin is rubbed by wet diapers.
2️⃣Irritation: The skin under the diaper gets red from irritants such as feces, urine, or cleaning agents. Irritation can be caused by the diaper or by the acid in urine and bowel movements.
3️⃣Candidal infection: usually has a bright, beefy red appearance and is very common after the use of antibiotics.
4️⃣Allergic reaction: The rash may be a reaction to diaper wipes, diapers, laundry detergent, soap, lotion, or the elastic in plastic pants.
Home care:-
1️⃣Diapers should be changed more often than normal.
2️⃣Skin should be washed with a very mild soap and air dried or lightly patted dry.
3️⃣The skin should be cleaned, but avoid any rough scrubbing, which could lead to further skin irritation
4️⃣If you use cloth diapers, avoid using plastic pants during this time
5️⃣If the rash is caused by a contact or allergic dermatitis, stop using .
6️⃣If the rash appears to be caused by a candidal infection, it may be treated with topical, over-the-counter antifungal creams
7️⃣Zinc oxide may also be effective, especially as a barrier.
Medical care
• If the child (or adult) appears to have a candidal infection, the doctor may recommend antifungal creams or medicines.
• If the child has impetigo (a bacterial infection), antibiotics may be prescribed.
• Your doctor may recommend a short course of mild topical steroid cream or ointment
#mommyingagamveer
#bbcreatorsclub
#pregnancyblues
#pregnancycare
Very useful Post. Thanks for sharing.
Like
Reply
You have written it in detail. Thx for sharing
Like
Reply
Helpful
Like
Reply
Very helpful post
Like
Reply
Show more comments
Sarita Rathore
Like
Reply
29 Aug 2019