Yeast Diaper Rash
Diaper Rash Yeast Infections
Diaper rash is an extremely common form of yeast infection that is seen in babies, and in adults who are forced to wear diapers because of a medical problem such as incontinence.
When babies are born, they are completely sterile with no yeast or bacteria being present on or in their body. At birth, however, that situation changes immediately and within the first few hours of life, baby will acquire both yeast and bacteria, firstly on the skin, and very soon afterwards, in the gut. As soon as this happens, they become susceptible to yeast infections.
When a baby (or indeed an adult) experiences a nappy rash, the area of that rash will be extremely red, sometimes with white pimples or patches. The edges of the rash area will be clearly delineated, with the skin beyond the infected area being clear and unblemished.
The rash itself can cover the whole area that is normally enclosed by the nappy, so that the complete genital area as well as the anus, buttocks, upper legs, lower abdomen and back can be raw and red.
There will often be some pain or irritation associated with the infection, which is going to make your baby cry a great deal. For this reason, nappy rash is extremely unpleasant for both baby and parents alike.
Causes and solutions
The primary reason why anyone who is wearing a diaper is susceptible to yeast infection is the fact that, by their very nature, modern disposable diapers have an external skin that is nonporous.
Because it is designed to be as close-fitting as possible in order to prevent leakage, and because it does not allow the skin to ‘breathe’, wearing a diaper provides an ideal environment for Candida albicans to flourish.
The whole body area that is enclosed by the diaper is both warm and moist, and often either urine or feces (or sometimes both) will be present. In this situation, bacteria can rapidly break down these materials to create ammonia (the smell of which every parent will recognize) and other irritants that can damage the skin, particularly in very young babies whose skin is not particularly resistant.
You have the ideal conditions in which Candida albicans can rapidly transmute itself from a yeast into a mold, at which point infection occurs.
The solution to diaper rash is simple. It is a question of keeping baby as dry and as clean as possible.
If you can, change the diaper as soon as the baby has ‘done’ anything in it, and make sure that they are clean and dry before putting on a new one. Using powder to help keep baby dry is a good idea as long as the powder does not contain cornstarch, because starch is going to help the yeast to proliferate, rather than hindering it.
Nappy rash often occurs when your baby is suffering from diarrhea, because regular and frequent, watery bowel movements provide a perfect situation for yeast to thrive and multiply.
This is a time when it is particularly important to change the diaper as soon as practicable after the event, and you will probably also want to use a suitable barrier cream like lanolin or Vaseline as an additional protective layer for your baby’s delicate and already irritated skin.
Especially if your baby already has a painful rash, it will be best if you can leave them without a diaper for some time, because keeping the infected area open to the elements allows the skin to breathe and encourages the rash to diminish in size and severity.
This does make it likely that there will be an ‘accident’ every now and then, but the quid pro quo is a much more comfortable baby, probably resulting in far less crying. On balance, most parents would accept this as the ‘pay off’ for an occasional cleanup job!
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