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Can Baby Be Allergic To Diaper Rash Cream. Adhering to the skin protects the baby from the diaper and moisture but it makes application inconvenient for the caregiver. For babies and adults whose diaper rash is caused by a yeast infection an antifungal cream may be recommended to help contain it as soon as possible. If your baby is suffering from constant diaper rash and youve tried every cream in the aisle and trick in the book it may not be diaper rash. Limitations of Zinc Oxide Ointments.
Basically urine and stool from the diaper can irritate your babys skin over time. Zinc oxide which is common in various creams has been found to be effective in treating fungal infections and rashes. The absorbent gel in many diapers is a common cause of allergic reactions. Im wondering if the baby is allergic to the petroleum jelly in the Desitin oint. A warm moist environment or skin friction can lead to irritation or an infection in the skin folds around the genital area. Some infants only need cream when their skin becomes irritated and others need cream applied with each diaper change to ensure that they do not develop a rash.
Contact your babys healthcare provider if the rash is accompanied by a fever if the rash doesnt get better after a few days of trying the treatment methods mentioned above or if the rash.
Yes baby wipes are safe to use for allergies if they contain no known allergens and only a minimum of additives like water. Limitations of Zinc Oxide Ointments. Yes baby wipes are safe to use for allergies if they contain no known allergens and only a minimum of additives like water. The best diaper rash cream I found for this was the Triple Paste though I would avoid applying anything but fresh air until the burns are no longer actively weeping. And rarely babies can be allergic to a specific ingredient in a diaper wipe or. Petroleum jelly allergy is pretty common.