A yeast diaper rash is caused by an infection with candida. In irritated skin, such as diaper rash, the skin barrier weakens, allowing candida to penetrate and grow beneath it. While both rashes can be painful, a yeast rash can also be intensely itchy, says Fisher. Diaper rash involves a reddening of the skin. The condition is limited to the skin surface and the surface remains smooth.
But a yeast diaper rash looks much redder and angrier. Fisher also adds that it could be a rash with unusual borders. You might also see peeling at the edges.
You may be well stocked with creams and ointments to fight a run-of-the-mill diaper rash, but the proper yeast diaper rash treatment calls for something more. Nystatin is available by prescription only, and clotrimazole is available both over-the-counter and by prescription.
To help these treatments along, keep the skin as dry as possible, which means more frequent diaper changes and as much time without a diaper as possible, Fisher says. That could be about as frequently as every two hours. Opt for diapers that have super-absorbent gelling material, which helps wick away moisture, and protect skin with a petrolatum product such as Aquafor , which acts as a barrier between the skin and any urine or fecal matter.
Using breathable disposable diapers will help. We list some of them in this guide. So can letting baby go diaper-free during the day whenever you can. Need some product suggestions? Altmann, MD. Getting rid of a yeast infection requires a special cream to clear it up. I find that using a prescription ointment containing a combination of 3 ingredients—an antifungal medication to clear up the yeast along with zinc oxide and petroleum jelly to protect the skin and help it heal—works especially well.
Alternatively, your pediatrician may advise you to layer an over-the-counter yeast cream with a zinc oxide diaper cream on top with every diaper change. Tanya Answers Parents' Top Questions About Babies and Toddlers The must-have resource for parents of children up to age three! Small enough to fit in a diaper bag, but big on Diana Meeks. Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex. Check with your doctor before using this medicine on any other skin problems.
It should not be used on bacterial or virus infections. Also, it should only be used on certain fungus infections of the skin. The use of any kind of airtight covering over this medicine may increase absorption of the medicine and the chance of irritation and other side effects.
Therefore, do not bandage, wrap, or apply any airtight covering or other occlusive dressing for example, kitchen plastic wrap over this medicine unless directed to do so by your doctor. Also, wear loose-fitting clothing when using this medicine on the groin area. When using this medicine on the diaper area of children, avoid tight-fitting diapers and plastic pants. To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared.
Do not miss any doses. However, do not use this medicine more often or for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase absorption through your skin and the chance of side effects.
In addition, too much use, especially on thin skin areas for example, face, armpits, groin , may result in thinning of the skin and stretch marks. The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label.
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