Identification of diaper rash as yeast infection
Diaper rash is a special case of skin infection. It is very common and very frustrating for the caregiver because, though treatable, it often returns. Diaper rash is usually not a serious problem. This type of rash develops in both babies in diapers and adults who wear diapers (incontinence products).
bodies. Whether born by vaginal delivery or by C-section, over time newborns will
acquire yeast infection, both on the skin and in the gut. Once they have acquired
yeast infection on and in their bodies, they may develop a diaper rash.
The genital area wrapped in a diaper is warm, moist and often exposed to irritating
fluids. In the wet diaper, bacteria can break down the urine and feces releasing ammonia
and other irritants. These irritants cause skin breakdown and the release of serum
creating the conditions for Candida albicans, yeast infection. The rash is intensely red,
occasionally with white patches or white pimples. The area just beyond the rash is
completely normal skin. The skin involved is often the whole genital area, penis and
scrotum or vulva, around the anus, buttocks, upper legs, and lower abdomen.
The inflamed skin can be itchy and painful. Because of the irritated and inflamed sin, a
child will often cry when passing urine because of further irritation from the urine.
Luckily, diaper rash, yeast infection is easy to treat. The natural treatment of diaper rash, also known as yeast infection is found by
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