Household remedy for the treatment of diaper oor

In the therapy of the diaper ointment, many household remedies are used in addition to ointments containing pharmaceuticals. The simplest means for efficient therapy is to keep the affected area dry. The sore bottom heals much faster if light and fresh air reach the affected areas.

This can be achieved by letting the baby crawl or kick naked. Natural yoghurt can be applied to particularly wet areas. It cools the sore areas, reduces swelling and itching and soothes the affected skin.

Sitting baths with the addition of chamomile or wheat bran also have a calming and additional anti-inflammatory effect. A few drops of breast milk can also be applied to the sore spots. This promotes the healing process and reduces inflammation and irritation of the skin.

Washings with healing earth also strengthen the regeneration of damaged skin and can protect against further infections with bacteria due to their additional antibacterial effect. One cause of diaper soiling can also be excessively acidic urine. To neutralize this, the baby can be given special nettle or fennel teas. In general, you should avoid oil or powder in the area of the baby’s bottom, as this will clog the skin pores and cause them to lose moisture, thus preventing the skin from breathing sufficiently.

Homeopathic remedies for a diaper soor

In homeopathy, the Ferrum phosphoricum is recommended for the treatment of diaper sores. It is used for inflammatory processes and, in addition to alleviating the inflammation, also strengthens the immune system. Up to 5 times a day 2 -3 globules of it can be administered.

Arnica globules are also used. They have a soothing, decongestant character and promote wound healing. The application of calendula ointment also improves wound healing and has a disinfecting effect.

How contagious is diaper dressing?

The diaper smell, which is caused by an infection with the fungus Candida Albicans, has a high risk of infection. The fungus spreads mainly in moist areas and on sore skin. Babies aged up to 12 months very often suffer from sore spots on the buttocks or in the groin area.

These represent a suitable place for the fungus to grow. The infection presents itself as reddish spots and pustules, which appear flat and itch very strongly. If the small pustules open, a clear secretion often empties.

Through smear infections, the pathogens can be transmitted to other parts of the body, objects or other people. In many cases, the pathogens are transmitted to the mucous membranes of the mouth through hand contact, so that the babies also suffer from oral thrush. The most common transmission route is via hands that are not properly washed or disinfected.

To reduce the risk of infection, adequate hygiene measures should be taken. On the one hand, parents should wash and disinfect their hands extensively after changing diapers. In addition, the changing mats should be changed after each use. In addition, care must be taken to ensure that the affected children do not scratch themselves in the infected area and spread the pathogens via their hands. For example, the fungi can also attach themselves to play objects and thus infect other children’s mucous membranes through renewed hand contact.