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What are the factors to be considered for the diaper region dermatitis?
Prevention, Treatment and Parent Education for Diaper DermatitisNurs Womens Health. 2015 Aug-Sep;19(4):324-36; quiz 337. doi: 10.1111/1751-486X.12218When diaper region dermatitis is seen, the following factors should be reviewed;
-Duration of rash
-Symptoms (pain and itching)
-Hygiene conditions and frequency of cleaning (diaper change frequency, cleaner type, washing or wiping, exposure to irritants such as perfume and dies)
-Type of diaper used (cloth or disposable)
-Skin trauma (tightening of the diaper, hard cleaning)
-Frequent use of antibiotics or other medicines
-The frequency of urine or defecation (frequency, intensity)
-Products applied to the skin (barrier creams, powders, home treatments)
-Nutrition (breastfeeding, feeding new foods)
-Recent gastrointestinal system diseases