Diaper Dermatitis: Drug Therapy

Therapy target

Improvement of symptomatology.

Therapy recommendations

The following principles should be followed:

  • Drying pastes for weeping skin areas.
  • Covering soft zinc paste to protect the skin
  • For moderate to severe dermatitis (skin inflammation), cortisone ointments can be used for a short time (over 3 days).
  • If fungal sprouts are detected, therapy with antifungals (antifungal agents) should be administered for 10-14 days.