| Diaper Rash - Baby Skin Care DIAPER RASH
Diaper rash is a common condition amongst infants and babies. It is chiefly caused by wet or soiled diapers. Is is also known as diaper dermatitis (inflammation of the skin due to diaper irritation). Diaper rash is very irritant to the delicate baby skin and it usually happens due to accumulation of urine or stool in the diaper. The skin near the genitals and buttocks becomes tender and red.
There is a more severe form of diaper rash, which is the Candida diaper rash. Candida is a type of yeast and it common affects the skin or mouth. When it occurs in the mouth, it’s called thrush. This is a medical condition and you should contact the doctor if such infection (with large red lesions are seen). |