When should I call the doctor about diaper rash? Sometimes a diaper rash needs medical attention. Talk with your baby’s doctor if: The rash does not look like it’s going away or gets worse two to three days after starting treatment The rash includes blisters or pus-filled sores Your baby is taking an antibiotic and… Continue reading Living With
Month: August 2022
Prevention
How can I prevent diaper rash? Expose your baby’s bottom to fresh air by leaving the diaper off whenever possible. Be aware and change your baby’s diapers as soon as they are wet or soiled. Clean, dry diapers reduce the risk of diaper rash. Use mild detergent to wash your baby’s clothes and linens. Carefully… Continue reading Prevention
Symptoms
Slightly reddened skin An area that may be warm to the touch MANAGEMENT AND TREATMENT : What can I do if my baby gets diaper rash? If your baby gets a diaper rash, it is important to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. Change wet or soiled diapers right away. This helps… Continue reading Symptoms
Causes
Diaper rash can be caused by any of the following: Too much moisture Chafing or rubbing When urine or stool touch the skin for long periods of time Yeast infection Bacterial infection Reaction to diaper material Reaction to food When skin stays wet for too long, it starts to break down. When wet skin is… Continue reading Causes
Introduction
Diaper rash is any rash that forms in the diaper area. In mild cases, the skin may be red. In more severe cases, there may be painful, open sores. Mild cases clear up within three to four days with treatment
How to use sunscreens
A sunscreen protects from sunburn and minimizes suntan by absorbing UV rays. Using sunscreens correctly is important in protecting the skin. Consider the following recommendations: Choose a sunscreen for children and test it on your child’s wrist before using. If your child develops skin or eye irritation, choose another brand. Apply the sunscreen very carefully… Continue reading How to use sunscreens
Sunscreen types
There are two main types of sunscreen, and each protects the skin in different ways. Chemical sunscreens, the subject of the FDA study, absorb the sun’s harmful rays, acting like a sponge. On the labels of these sunscreens you’ll see such active ingredients as avobenzone, oxybenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, octisalate and octinoxate. Physical (or mineral) sunscreens… Continue reading Sunscreen types
Sunscreens
Sunscreens protect the skin against sunburns and play an important role in blocking the penetration of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, no sunscreen blocks UV radiation 100 percent. Terms used on sunscreen labels can be confusing. The protection provided by a sunscreen is indicated by the sun protection factor (SPF) listed on the product label. A… Continue reading Sunscreens
Preventing sunburn
Protection from the sun should start at birth and continue throughout your child’s life. The best way to prevent sunburn in children over 6 months of age is to follow the A, B, Cs recommended by The American Academy of Dermatology: Away Stay away from the sun in the middle of the day. This is… Continue reading Preventing sunburn
When should I call ?
Specific treatment for sunburn will be determined by your child’s primary care provider and may depend on the severity of the sunburn. In general, call your child’s primary care provider if: The sunburn is severe or forms blisters. Your child has symptoms of heat stress such as fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or feeling faint.