Best Doctors for Diaper Rash Treatment in Jubliee Hills, Hyderabad

A diaper rash is a skin condition developed in infants using diapers. It can be presented as rash on the genitals, thighs, buttocks, and near abdominal diaper line. A diaper rash can be mild, which is usually self-limiting and subsides on its own, but diaper rash with moderate to severe intensity requires medical treatment by qualified paediatric dermatologist. It can be diagnosed as either irritant, candidal, bacterial/impetigo or allergic reaction type of diaper rash/dermatitis. It is usually caused due to several reasons like increased moisture and prolonged contact of urine or stool in the diaper, unhygienic diaper practices, rubbing friction against the diaper, presence of bacteria or candida, and allergy to food/diaper material. Diaper rash is commonly treated by practicing timely and hygienic diaper care routine, which includes keeping the infant’s diaper area clean and dry, changing of the diapers immediately after passing urine or stool, proper cleaning of diaper area with water and wet wipes, followed by use of diaper rash cream or moisturizers.