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Rashes on below areas
My baby has some rashes on below areas like diaper area and leg side suggest me whats to do? I am worried
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The image appears to be mild erythema with small papules in the diaper area and adjoining folds, suggestive of mild irritant diaper dermatitis or early intertrigo, common in infants due to moisture, heat, and friction.
The rash is most likely due to skin irritation from prolonged contact with urine, stool, and friction in skin folds. It is common in infants and usually not serious.
Next Steps
Frequent diaper changes: Change diapers every 2–3 hours or when wet/soiled.
Air drying: Leave the diaper off for some time each day to allow the skin to breathe.
Gentle cleansing: Clean the area with lukewarm water and soft cloth. Avoid wipes with alcohol/fragrance.
Apply a barrier cream like zinc oxide (10–20%) after every diaper change.
If there’s any fungal overgrowth (if rash becomes bright red with satellite lesions), consider an antifungal cream like clotrimazole twice daily for 5–7 days after consulting a doctor.
Health Tips
Avoid Talcum powder (can irritate lungs if inhaled), Tight-fitting diapers or synthetic clothing.
Visit a Pediatrician if rash worsens, becomes painful, oozes pus, or is associated with fever.
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The rash seen in the pictures is likely due to a diaper rash or sweat-induced irritation (miliaria), which is common in babies due to constant moisture, heat, and friction in skin folds.
Next Steps
Clean the area gently with lukewarm water and pat dry (do not rub).
• Apply barrier cream like ezinapi
Leave the diaper area open for some time every day to allow the skin to breathe.
Health Tips
Avoid talcum powder as it can worsen friction in folds.
• Always apply a thin layer of barrier cream during every diaper change
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I would like to know the age of the baby
Secondly I can see similar rash over the abdomen also
Seems to be like atopy with added component of diaper rash in perineal region
Calamine lotion would be preferred as it would cover both aspects and yes age will be required to plan anti histaminic medication
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In the diaper area you can use a mild cream like Rashfree or Siloderm. The ones on the thighs and sides look like a secondary folliculitis. T Bact ( Mupirocin) twice a day for a week will cover this secondary infection
Next Steps
Leave the diaper area exposed to air as much as you can for a good healing, clean the area with mild soap like dove body wash gently with fingers. No harsh scrubbing. Can put the Rashfree or Siloderm ointment after cleaning on the diaper area
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