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How Do We Treat Severe Case Of Diaper Rash?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Nov 2024
Question: My 11 month old grandson has a severe case of diaper rash. It's now peeling and looks more like a burn. Diaper cream didn't help.

How do we treat this?
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Answered by Dr. Arun (15 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Try zinc oxide

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Diaper rash is very common at this age . It is because of a combination of various factors including chemical reaction with diaper components, lack of air circulation, hypersensitivity and sometimes superimposed bacterial or fungal infection .
I would usually suggest these tips to such patients in my clinic
1. Avoid nonstop diaper use , use only for few hours at night , keep changing frequently
2. Apply zinc oxide cream available over the counter , multiple times each day ( apply after each urine or stool passage )
3. Don’t use wipes especially fragrant ones . Use regular water and soft cloth for cleaning .
If still not settling , show to Pediatrician and may need antiseptics or antifungals too.
Regards
Dr Arun
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How Do We Treat Severe Case Of Diaper Rash?

Brief Answer: Try zinc oxide Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for writing to us. Diaper rash is very common at this age . It is because of a combination of various factors including chemical reaction with diaper components, lack of air circulation, hypersensitivity and sometimes superimposed bacterial or fungal infection . I would usually suggest these tips to such patients in my clinic 1. Avoid nonstop diaper use , use only for few hours at night , keep changing frequently 2. Apply zinc oxide cream available over the counter , multiple times each day ( apply after each urine or stool passage ) 3. Don’t use wipes especially fragrant ones . Use regular water and soft cloth for cleaning . If still not settling , show to Pediatrician and may need antiseptics or antifungals too. Regards Dr Arun