Symptoms of allergy to diapers
Hypersensitivity reaction to a singlehygiene product can occur in any child. In the photo, diaper allergy looks different, and the intensity of manifestations varies from weak to severe.This type of allergy usually manifests itself locally andgoes away after changing the manufacturerPhoto: Getty The mother may suspect trouble if the skin has pathological changes under the diaper, while in other places on the body it is normal. Manifestations may be as follows:
- red wide redness, often accompanied by swelling;
- small rash;
- bubbles with watery contents;
- peeling;
- wetting;
- formation of seals, crusts.
The skin may become very itchy or painful whentouch, and then the child will definitely let you know about his feelings by crying during a diaper change. Some babies react to an allergen not only with a skin reaction, but also with an increase in temperature.
How to understand if there is an allergy
If symptoms of skin lesions appear,It is necessary to understand what caused them. The child could have reacted to many other allergens in food, air, clothes. Therefore, the mother needs to analyze what caused the redness and blisters. Perhaps the child spent a lot of time in a dirty diaper or the room was too hot and the skin under the diaper simply rotted. With allergies, those parts of the body that the diaper covers suffer. If skin manifestations are, say, on the face, elbows, back, then the diaper is unlikely to be to blame. Most likely, this is a reaction to another allergen. The following facts indicate that it was the diaper that provoked the skin problems:
- a disposable diaper was used for the first time;
- has changed the brand or manufacturer of diapers;
- The diaper contains additional components that were not previously available.
If mom, for example, bought diapers with chamomileimpregnation or by chance bought them at a very low price, then the skin reaction can be confidently associated with these facts. Either the components are not suitable for the child, or the diapers are made of low-quality material. In any case, you should stop using diapers for a while. Keep the baby's skin clean and dry. On the recommendation of a pediatrician, treat the affected area with baby cream, a pharmacy product, or a decoction of medicinal raw materials. When the skin recovers, you can try putting a hygienic product of a different brand on the baby. An allergy to disposable diapers is not dangerous if the mother reacts to it in a timely manner. As a rule, changing the brand of the product allows you to forget about the problem. If the baby suffers from any diaper, you will have to use reusable products. It is also useful to know: