Patient's question:
Just had a baby, and the whole family is very happy. But the past two days, many small red spots have appeared on the baby's body, especially a lot on the buttocks. The child is always crying, and we've already started to think the baby is sick. Later, I found out it's diaper rash. How is diaper rash treated?Doctor's answer:
Diaper rash is caused by poor skin ventilation, infrequent or unclean changes of baby diapers, prolonged contact, and irritation to the baby's skin. Therefore, the best approach is to maintain the cleanliness and dryness of the affected skin at all times. Breastfeeding should be timely, and diapers should be exposed to sunlight after cleaning to prevent bacterial fermentation. After urination or defecation, the skin should be washed and then dried. Applying baby powder to the affected area can also help in treating the condition accordingly.