What are SYMPTOMS OF NAPPY (DIAPER) RASH and HOW DO I TREAT it at home | Doctor O'Donovan explains!

Nappy rash (known as Diaper rash in the Americas) is a common form of irritated skin (dermatitis) that looks like patches of inflamed skin on your baby's bottom. It's often related to wet or infrequently changed diapers, skin sensitivity, and chafing. It usually affects babies, though anyone who wears a diaper regularly can develop the condition.

Diaper rash usually clears up with simple at-home treatments, such as air drying, more-frequent diaper changes and ointment.

In this video Dr O'Donovan explains DIAPER (nappy) rash including what it looks like, 7 top tips for treating it and treating at home and what not to do, and when to seek medical advice.

TIMELINE:

00:00 - Introduction
00:29 - Signs and symptoms of nappy (diaper) rash
01:00 - Causes of nappy (diaper) rash
01:40 - Home treatment options
02:29 - 3 things to avoid
03:10 - When to seek medical attention

Further information via NHS website about nappy rash:

Mayo Clinic information on diaper rash:

Australian "Raising Children" website (good information):

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Information accurate as of 3rd March 2023.

[kinetixB]

Thank You, my son is almost 6 months old and fortunatelly had no issue with nappy rush (:

[rabeyaurmi]

Hi Doctor, thank you so much for your informative video. Can you please tell me if I can use a massage oil in the nappie area or not? Thank you

[marbles]

Hello Doc, I’m a RN. Just a little confused I thought as much air flow and air time to the diaper rash is advisible to let the skin dry up a bit. IE having the diaper loose, having them rest on a towel when in the crib vs wearing a diaper. However I am confused when to use Vaseline, as it acts as a barrier to the urine and feces I believe, but wouldn’t it contradict the purpose of drying out the area up. Apologies English is not my first language. Thank you

[SigredjoySalarda-bb]

Hi doctor, my baby has rushed, her rushed are irritate and it has a blood, , what i should i do please help me

[MotherTaurus]

My babies doctor prescribed steroid cream and it made the rash go away but the second i stop using it comes right back. My baby has never had a rash and now it’s lasted almost a month i change her very often and i let her air out but nothing is working.

[AliciaMandulu]

My cousin baby sister has wounds on her bumbs

[CarolineMbova]

In case of diapers razh can i apply body oil

[fat-hiyaomar]

My bby have that problem which medicine should i use

[The-Zaynab]

Hello dr
My baby has something like skin peel in around her anus, it’s red and looks painful
I think I’m guilty of not changing her diaper frequently because she doesn’t cry
Is that also nappy rash? And can I put Vaseline on it