{"id":5562,"date":"2016-08-30T16:01:30","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T08:01:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/?p=5562"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:41:43","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T05:41:43","slug":"causes-treatment-nappy-rash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/furleybio.com\/blog\/zh\/causes-treatment-nappy-rash\/","title":{"rendered":"Causes & Treatment of Nappy Rash"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nappy rash is a common condition causing the baby\u2019s skin to become sore and red. It may also cause much\u00a0discomfort and pain. Nappy rash generally happens when babies are\u00a0between 9 and 12 months old.<\/p>\n

\"baby,<\/a>The most common cause of nappy rash,\u00a0is a baby\u2019s skin contact with urine and feces for a long period of time. In such instances, urine and feces can slowly turn into ammonia and other substances that can irritate the baby\u2019s skin. Prolonged dampness and warmth of the\u00a0nappy area is also an ideal habitat for fungus to grow, eventually leading to fungal infections which can also cause nappy rash. Sometimes, it can also be a bacterial infection instead of fungal infection. In this case, antibiotics are required to treat the infection.<\/p>\n

Nappy rash can also be caused by an allergic reaction which triggered by certain allergens such as fragrances, preservatives, detergents, soap, oils and chemical substances in the nappy. These allergens will trigger baby\u2019s immune system and cause inflammation \u2013 allergic dermatitis. It is necessary to avoid certain soaps, detergents and bubble bath to prevent development of nappy rash. However, this situation is relatively rare. Other underlying conditions can also factor into the development of\u00a0nappy rash such as zinc deficiency, psoriasis, eczema, seborrheic dermatitis and etc.<\/p>\n

How do I treat & prevent nappy rash?<\/strong><\/p>\n