Irritation of the Skin Baby, What and How to Overcome It

Irritation on baby's skin is often the case, several circumstances can lead to irritation, such as:
* Use of synthetic diapers or plastic-coated long pants are not replaced, often cause direct irritation to the skin due to accumulation of urine or feces that contain ammonia. Closing of the diaper area increases the temperature and humidity in the folds of the buttocks further facilitate the absorption of these chemicals are irritants. When held repeatedly will damage the protective skin, thus facilitating the proliferation of fungi such as Candida albicans.
* In these areas, especially in the baby fat folds such as the neck, groin, elbow fold, if there is buildup of sweat that is too long then it will irritate baby's skin. Recurrent inflammation that occurs will also be exacerbated by the proliferation of fungi such as Candida albicans.
* Infants with a family history of allergies will be more common complaints of irritation, such as fine scales in the area of ​​the scalp resulting from the use of cosmetic products had a high pH shampoo or hair-lotion that is too fragrant. Can also encountered something similar in the chest, back, abdomen due to the use of such heating oil or eucalyptus oil telon used constantly in hot climates.
* Drought baby's skin caused by repeated use of soap containing antiseptic. Chronic inflammation due to contact irritant material weakness will affect the balance of normal flora of skin, with reduced power due to the skin's natural defenses.
* Newborns who consume cow's milk formula with high pH levels sometimes found in the area of ​​redness around the anus.
How to treat it?
1. The most important is prevention, because when examined all the factors that cause irritation to the skin of infants can be prevented. New skin disorder generally arises when there has been a repeated exposure over a period of time.
2. Avoid the temporary use of disposable diapers or plastic-lined pants during inflammation. Wear thin cloth diapers soft material to absorb sweat. Wash the area surrounding each baby's buttocks and urination or bowel movements for infants with mild soap, dry with a soft towel and gently pat do not rub harshly. Avoid talcum powder as inflamed skin.
3. Folds of the inflamed area is often compressed with a washcloth towel soaked in water, avoid the use of powder for a while. Regional folds are often opened and aerated. When sweating immediately wipe it gently with a washcloth towel soaked in water, do not rub and then dried with a towel. Wear loose cotton clothes are thin and easily absorbs sweat.
4. Where the scaly skin can be given a special moisturizing cream after bathing the baby. Do not bathe with water too hot to linger. Use a special baby soap and shampoo. To temporarily avoid using talcum powder or a variety of cosmetic products for babies.
5. Do not apply ointment, cream or any oil on the inflamed area without consulting with your doctor first.
6. Noteworthy dalah prevention. Irritation on baby's skin is more often caused by weak irritants such as sweat, urine, feces, skin care products are one use, detergents, or antiseptic solution, and perhaps we too have a hand to expose it. Sometimes the irritation is supported by a suitable condition for the emergence of inflammation as a factor of moisture, heat, friction or closed.