Diagnosis

In order to be able to diagnose a diaper sorority, parents should always consult a pediatrician. The pediatrician will first talk to the parents and then examine the child. In most cases, the pediatrician only needs to look at (inspect) the child to identify the diaper. The doctor can also take a smear from the pustules to determine the pathogen. However, this is usually not necessary.

Symptoms

A diaper bog starts very slowly and then spreads further and further, so it is important to pay attention to the first signs and react to them. In the area of the bottom as well as in the genital area (for example an inflammation of the glans in boys) there is at first only redness and small sore spots, but these are very small and can hardly be noticed by the parents. Around the small wounds or tears there are often characteristic red spots.

The color can change from light red to deep red and should be noticed by the parents at the latest then. In the further course of the disease mostly bubbles appear, which can be wet and are very painful for the baby. Parents often notice that the baby cries and cries unusually often during this time, especially when the diaper is changed and there is again friction over the reddened areas and the painful blisters.

It is important to take active measures against the diaper sock as soon as possible, otherwise it can spread over the thighs and also onto the back. In addition, the skin can become whitish or very rough in some areas.In addition, the baby tries to scratch itself frequently since diaper sores are associated with great itching. Often a mouth sores is discovered parallel to the diaper sores, especially when the babies have taken up the fungus through the mouth or get the diaper sores on their hands and then put their hands in the mouth.

Duration of diaper dressing

How long a diaper dressing lasts depends on the time of diagnosis and the initiation of therapeutic measures. If the diaper smell is recognized early and intensified hygienic measures and the use of special ointments are started quickly, the smell usually heals completely after one week. However, if the infection continues to spread and affects not only the diaper area but also the legs or back, the healing process can take several weeks. In order for the diaper soor to heal as quickly as possible, it is therefore particularly important to ensure adequate hygiene. This is the only way to limit the proliferation of fungal cells and prevent further spread.