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Article written by Pharmacist Pham Thi Kim Dung - Faculty of Pharmacy - Vinmec Times City International Hospital
Diaper rash is redness and inflammation on the skin covered by diapers/diapers. This is a common skin problem in babies and young children. Therefore, learning about sxe baby diaper rash creams helps parents know how to use, ensure safety, and avoid irritation.
1. Signs that your baby has diaper rash
Signs of baby diaper rash are very clear, parents are easy to recognize as follows:
Red, painful and itchy skin The area of the skin is swollen, peeling or scaly Blisters containing yellow fluid The reason the baby has the rash diapers, which can be caused by irritation, bacterial infection from urine and feces, ... or by allergies. Diaper rash usually occurs when a child has diarrhea or has recently taken antibiotics.
SEE ALSO: Instructions on how to care for a baby with diaper rash
2. Principles of treating diaper rash for young children
To treat a baby with diaper rash, it is necessary to follow the "ABCDE" principle:
A - (air out the skin): Need to air out the baby's skin by removing the diaper B - (barrier): Use: Use diaper rash creams or diaper creams for babies to protect skin C - (clean): Clean the baby's skin with diaper rash D - (disposable diapers): While the child is having diaper rash, should Consider giving your baby disposable diapers, avoid cloth diapers. E – (educate): Use measures to prevent diaper rash in babies
Hăm tã thường diễn ra do tã hoặc không được vệ sinh sạch sẽ
3. Notes when using antiseptic to treat diaper rash for babies
Protective diaper rash creams or lotions should be applied at each diaper change. Baby diaper rash creams often have zinc oxide and petrolatum ingredients that work to protect baby's skin from moisture. In addition, products and diaper rash products may have additional ingredients such as lanolin, paraffin, dimethicone.
Besides, powdered products containing talcum powder, cornstarch can have anti-moisture effects for babies, but the products are not recommended to treat diaper rash in babies.
Antifungal products can be prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist to treat diaper rash children with yeast infections. In this case, the doctor usually prescribes for the child to apply 2-3 times a day and can be applied under the fat layer of skin protection cream. In case the child has a severe diaper rash, the doctor will prescribe a topical cream containing corticosteroids or antibiotics.
In addition, parents should not give children special creams and solutions that contain preservatives, fragrances or other additives. Doing this can cause your child to have severe allergies and skin irritation. Therefore, doctors and pharmacists advise parents to carefully read the labels of ointments and creams before using them on children's skin.
4. In which case the child needs to go to the doctor immediately?
- The child has a fever >38oC or bloody stools, the diaper is unusually wet or dirty (eg constipation, diarrhea, frequent urination...) or the child has any signs of getting worse.
- The child has a diaper rash that does not improve after a few days or the child has a more severe development into blisters, sores on the skin with pus.
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5. Diaper rash cream products are available at Vinmec Times City International Hospital Pharmacy
For children with diaper rash, parents can refer to the diaper rash creams available at Vinmec International General Hospital as follows:
5.1. Bepanthen diaper cream 30g
Ingredients: lanolin, panthenol, petrolatum, paraffinum liquidum have a protective effect on the skin from moisture.
Uses:
Ointment, forming a waterproof film, protecting the baby's sensitive skin from irritants, helping to prevent diaper rash. Moisturises baby's sensitive skin at the swaddling site. In addition, Bepanthen can be used to care for cracked nipples caused by breastfeeding.
Manufacturer: Famar SA Company, Greece
Thuốc bôi hăm Bepanthen 30g được nhiều chuyên gia khuyên dùng
5.2. Ceradan Diaper Rash Cream 50g
Ingredients: Zinc Oxid, Petrolatum, Paraffin, Linoleinc Acid, Cholesterol ...
Uses: Forms a protective film on the skin with a formula rich in physiological lipids of the skin (ceramide, cholesterol, fatty acids). The 3-layer protection mechanism helps protect baby's sensitive skin from the first day of birth.
Manufacturer: Hyphens Pharma Company Sdn Bhd – Singapore
5.3. Chicco diaper rash cream 100ml
Ingredients: Zinc oxide, panthenol, caprylyl glycol, glycerin, vitamin E, Shea butter essential oil,...
Uses: 3 effects against diaper rash, soothing skin irritation, redness, rash, itching, drying skin quickly, moisturizing soften skin and nourish baby's skin.
Manufacturer: Chicco – Italy.
5.4. A-Derma Primalba nappy change cream 100ml
Ingredients: Zinc oxide, Glycerin, Copper sulfate, olive oil, oats,...
Uses: Prevent diaper rash, soothe skin, help dry skin, protect skin. In addition, the cream can also be used for adults to prevent and treat skin inflammation in areas with many folds, wet, sweaty ...
Manufacturer: A- Derma - France
5.5. Mamachi Baby Magic Diaper Cream 50g
Ingredients: Natural ingredients include: Wheat Germ Extract (Witch Hazel Extract), Hyaluronic acid, Phyntocide, Red Ginger Extract, Beta Glucan, Portulaca extract
Uses: Helps skin resist antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, soothing and moisturizing skin.
Manufacturer: Mamachi - Korea
Currently, at the Pharmacy - Vinmec Time City International General Hospital, there are full range of diaper rash creams for babies. Parents can observe more signs of diaper rash in children and choose the right diaper rash cream to use to treat babies.
References : NSX Information, Uptodate “Diaper Rash”
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