Diaper Rash Treatment in Ayurveda- Causes, Symptoms & More
Abstract
As a parent of a child it is important to carefully choose clothes and foods for them. Just like that the diapers have become a mandatory part for the babies. Mothers always have a dilemma before selecting diapers for their babies because it is not easy to find the right one. The skin of babies is really delicate and wearing it for a long time or choosing the wrong one might end up with a baby rash. It does not matter how careful you are there are chances that the little will end up with a rash. In this article we are going to throw some light on Diaper rash and how you can easily treat it with herbal medicine.
What Is Diaper Rash?
Diaper rash is one of the common skin problems and it can affect anyone, especially common among children. It is especially seen in kids who have been using diapers for a very long time and in the problem the buttocks as well as the perianal area is commonly affected.
Types Of Diaper Rash
There Are Different Types Of Diaper Rash Including:-
Yeast infection
It is one of the common types which is caused due to the overgrowth of fungus which is seen in the digestive tract normally. In yeast the rashes formed are shiny and in bright red color as compared to others. In these cases bleeding can be easily noted and especially in the groin region.
Irritant Diaper Rash
It is one of the common types which can be caused when the skin comes in contact with stool or urine.
Allergic Diaper Rash
Some babies have really sensitive skin and can easily react to ingredients like perfumes, lotions, diapers etc.
Bacterial Diaper Rash
It is one of the rare types and it worses by the time if not not treated properly.
What Are The Signs And Symptoms Of Diaper Rash?
The rashes commonly appear on the skin in contact with the diaper and are usually seen in infants or children younger than 2 year old. Here are some of the common clinical features that can be seen in patient including:-
- The skin appears to be red in appearance along with itching which could last for more than a week.
- Rashes have bacterial infection which results in pus filled rash resulting in fever.
- It commonly appears on the genital area and also the folds of the skin known as satellite lesions.
- There might also be signs of diarrhea in the patient.
- Burning sensation while passing urine and also during the bowel movements.
How Is Diaper Rash Caused?
There are many causes that could lead to the appearance of diaper rashes in the patient. Here are few of them:-
- Irritability due to Urine and Stool:- Due to long exposure caused due to the urine or stool the baby can suffer irritation if they have a sensitive skin.The baby might also be prone to diaper rash if they have diarrhea or constant bowel movements which causes irritation more than urine.
- Rubbing:- Diapers that are too tight for the child or clothes that are rubbing against the skin could be leading cause for rashes.
- Irritation caused due to new products:- The skin of the baby might react to new products like baby wipes, diapers or washing the clothes with new detergent. Other products that might cause problems are using new lotions, oil or powders.
- Skin being sensitive:- Babies who suffer from atopic dermatitis might suffer from atopic dermatitis which is likely due to diaper rash.
- Including New foods:- The content of stool changes as the eating habits of babies changes in the babies especially if included solid foods. These changes in the diet can easily affect the stool by increasing the frequency that can lead to diaper rash.
The Goodnews!?
The good news is that Diaper Rash is preventable and reversible, but can only be possible by using holistic approach, the one advocated in Ayurveda that addresses the issues from the very root.
Since ancient times, Ayurveda has defined diseases with their symptoms, causes and healing methods with nature.
If you are having any of the above mentioned symptoms, don’t assume it is Diaper Rash yet without any proper diagnosis because there are other skin related diseases that comes with the same symptoms. Consult with a Doctor for accurate diagnosis to find out if Diaper Rash is what you are having or any other related disease.
Vine-Health Approach to Diaper Rash
As a holistic health clinic, we take accurate diagnosis very seriously in order to ascertain the root cause of a particular illness. You will be consulted with our doctor to know the type of test or scan to run base on your symptoms to detect exactly the root cause of your issue to ascertain if Diaper Rash is your issue or not to ensure appropriate treatment.
Accurate diagnosis is the key to the treatment of any disease.
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