This article aims to help the reader in the rapid identification of natural remedies useful in the treatment of various symptoms, disorders and pathologies. For some of the listed remedies, this utility may not have been confirmed by sufficient experimental tests conducted with a scientific method. Furthermore, any natural remedy presents potential risks and contraindications.
If available, we therefore recommend that you click on the link corresponding to the individual remedy to learn more about the topic. In any case, we remind you of the importance of avoiding self-treatment and to consult your doctor beforehand to ascertain the absence of contraindications and drug interactions.
Diaper dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction that typically involves newborns, manifesting itself in the gluteoperineal area with symptoms of an irritative nature, erythema and widespread itching, which in the absence of surgery can extend to the whole region in contact with the diaper.
The underlying causes of diaper dermatitis are to be found in prolonged contact with fecal and urinary material, capable of irritating both the gluteal region directly and indirectly (increase in local temperature, skin maceration, moisture, friction exerted by the diaper). For this reason, diaper rash promotes the onset of bacterial superinfections, especially from Candida albicans, Staphylococcus areus, enterobacteria and streptococci.
Frequently changing diapers, giving preference to those that are breathable, and leaving the baby's buttocks exposed to the air whenever possible, is a particularly useful behavioral measure.
Besides or as an alternative to the use of fatty oxides based on zinc oxide, and to the respect of the aforementioned standards, herbal remedies with emollient, anti-inflammatory and analgesic action can be useful, to be applied locally in the form of ointments or ointments.
Medicinal plants and supplements useful against diaper dermatitis
Sweet almond oil, Hypericum oil, beeswax, Viola tricolor, chamomile, calendula, oatmeal.
