Creams for diaper rash

Diaper rash is the most common skin irritation in infants. Foreign experts classify it as diaper dermatitis. To get rid of redness and erosion of the skin between the folds, you can use special creams.

Indications for use

Diaper rash usually appears in the natural folds that can be seen on the skin of every baby (groin, ear, thigh, armpits), in the perineum and between the buttocks.

Today, experts distinguish three types of diaper rash:

1. Mild stage – reddening of the skin.
2. Moderate severity – small erosions appear.
3. Severe – at the site of erosions the skin becomes a single wet surface.

Typically, diaper rash cream is used to treat mild to moderate diaper rash.

Names of diaper rash creams

Today, there are many different products that help mothers cope with diaper rash that appears on the skin of infants. The most popular among them are various creams. They are produced by many modern companies. Therefore, when reading the names of diaper rash creams in pharmacies and stores, you can easily get lost. The following are considered to be of sufficient quality and effective:

1. Sanosan.
2. Bübchen.
3. Weleda.
4. Desitin cream.
5. Bepanten cream.
6. Babyline.
7. Mustela.
8. Cream with zinc for diaper rash.
9. Himalaya cream.
10. Drapolein.
11. Creams with talc.

We will talk about them in this article.

Anti-Diaper Rash Creams for Newborns

Usually, anti-inflammatory creams are used to treat diaper rash in newborns, which help not only to remove unpleasant sensations, but also to soothe the baby's skin. As a rule, such products should be applied under the diaper. When buying a cream to treat diaper rash in newborns, you should pay attention to its composition. It is important that it contains only natural ingredients (chamomile, calendula, succession). In case of weeping erosions, in no case should you use creams with a greasy base, as they will slow down the healing process.

It is worth considering the fact that on the modern market you can find a huge range of all kinds of creams that are used to treat diaper rash in infants. Therefore, parents should learn how to choose the safest and most effective products. How not to get confused when choosing?

1. Any baby products, like diaper rash cream, are best purchased in specialized stores or pharmacies.
2. Pay attention to the expiration date. If it is too long, it means that the preparation contains preservatives or other "chemicals".
3. Make sure the ingredients are completely natural.
4. If the cream smells too strong, it means that it contains dyes, which is not desirable for the baby.
5. Pay attention to the age restrictions of the cream.

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Sanosan cream

Sanosan anti-diaper rash cream is produced in Germany. It does not contain dyes, preservatives or other "chemicals", so it is completely harmless for the delicate skin of infants. Also, the cream "Sanosan" does not contain paraffin oil and Vaseline. It is intended for application to the buttocks and groin area. It has a drying, astringent and anti-inflammatory effect.

The cream "Sanosan" contains the following components: talc, panthenol, zinc stearate, propylparaben, fragrance, magnesium sulfate.

It is recommended to apply to the skin every time it is necessary to change the diaper. The skin should be thoroughly cleaned and dried. Wait until the cream is absorbed and only then put on the diaper.

Bubchen cream

"Bubchen" is a cream that helps quickly and effectively cope with skin redness, irritation, and diaper rash in infants. It is usually applied under the diaper. The cream contains panthenol, chamomile extract, and zinc oxide. The product also contains sunflower oil and shea butter, which help to establish a special protective barrier on the skin. Thanks to beeswax, the cream is able to create a protective breathable film that prevents the skin from interacting with secretions.

Recommended for use from birth. Before applying to the skin, it is necessary to thoroughly clean it and wipe it dry. Let the cream soak in and then put on a clean diaper.

The advantages of Bübchen cream include:

1. It does not contain any dyes or preservatives.
2. It has been tested by dermatologists.
3. It is harmless to children's bodies.

Desitin cream

The active ingredient in Desitin cream is zinc oxide. In addition, the composition of the products also includes:

1. Talc.
2. White Vaseline.
3. Butylated hydroxyanisole.
4. Fish oil.
5. Methylparaben.
6. Anhydrous lanolin.

Thanks to these substances, the cream has good absorbent properties. In addition, they help to enhance the effect of the main component. The product has an anti-inflammatory, astringent, drying, adsorbing and antiseptic effect.

Desitin cream is actively used to treat diaper rash in newborns, diaper dermatitis, wounds, prickly heat, bedsores, eczema, acute vesicular herpes, and purulent skin lesions.

The product is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components. No side effects were found. The cream for infants is used when the main symptoms of diaper rash and diaper dermatitis (redness, irritation) appear. The product should be applied to the affected areas three times a day. In some cases, the doctor may increase the number of applications.

Before applying, the skin must be thoroughly washed and dried. As a rule, Desitin is applied every time the diaper is changed.

Weleda cream

Weleda Baby Cream is used primarily to treat the first signs of diaper rash and diaper rash. It helps the affected areas of skin heal much faster. It is also known for its soothing effect. The product contains the following ingredients: chamomile and calendula oil extracts, sesame oil, sweet almond oil, beeswax, zinc oxide, lanolin, volcanic clay, fatty acid glyceride, water, natural essential oils (mixture).

Thanks to this natural composition, Weleda cream not only soothes inflamed skin, but also protects it from interaction with secretions in the future. At the same time, the regulation of oxygen and moisture in the skin is not disturbed.

The product is recommended to be applied from the very first days of life to prevent diaper rash. Apply a small amount of cream to thoroughly cleaned and dried skin on skin folds and other places where irritation may occur (buttocks, perineum). If irritation is already noticeable, use a thick layer of cream.

Babyline cream

Babyline cream is used to treat diaper rash, so it can be applied under the diaper. The product contains the following components: sunflower oil, water, lanolin, zinc oxide, glycerin, sorbitan oleate, beeswax, tocopherol, bisabolol, chamomile extract, pantolactone.

Thanks to this composition, the cream copes well with its main task: relieving irritation and redness on the skin. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect. Apply under the diaper to clean and dry skin in a small amount. After the cream is absorbed, put on a clean diaper.

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Bepanten cream

Bepanten cream is widely used in dermatology, surgery and pediatrics. The active components of the product are: dexpanthenol, almond oil (purified), lanolin. Bepanten is often recommended by pediatricians as an excellent drug for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash.

The cream is contraindicated in case of intolerance to the main components and allergic reactions to them. Side effects are quite rare. Among them, it is worth highlighting: redness, itching.

To prevent or treat diaper rash, apply Bepanten cream to previously cleaned and dried skin. The cream is used every time the diaper needs to be changed.

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Diaper Rash Cream with Zinc

The most popular anti-diaper rash cream with zinc in its composition today is the cream "My Sunshine". The main difference of this product is the fact that this cream is a kind of powder that does not roll on the skin, so it penetrates the affected areas more easily.

The active ingredient of the cream is zinc oxide, which has an anti-inflammatory and drying effect. Apply "My Sunshine" to clean skin, which should be thoroughly dried with a towel after washing. It is usually applied under the diaper.

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Mustela cream

Mustela cream is specially designed for infants to use the product for the prevention and treatment of diaper rash, as well as diaper dermatitis. The main advantages of the product:

1. Helps protect baby's delicate skin from redness and irritation from feces, urine and diaper friction.
2. It has bacteriostatic and bactericidal effects.
3. Softens and soothes the skin.
4. Helps to quickly get rid of redness.

Mustela cream contains 81% natural ingredients. The active ingredients of the product are: shea butter, vitamin F and zinc oxide.

The cream should be applied to the baby's skin every time the diaper is changed in a fairly thick layer. The buttocks and perineum should be washed and dried beforehand. Can be used from the first days of life.

Drapolene cream

An antiseptic agent that is used externally. The active ingredients are: cetrimide and benzalkonium chloride. It has an excellent disinfectant effect.

Before applying the product, thoroughly wash and dry the affected areas of skin. If the first signs of diaper rash (irritation and redness) appear, use the product at least three times a day. It is recommended to apply every time you change the baby's diaper.

If the cream is used as a preventative measure, it should be applied once a day (usually in the evening).

Drapolen cream is contraindicated in case of intolerance to its components.

Himalaya cream

Himalaya baby diaper rash cream is made from natural ingredients: aloe, almond, chaste tree, Indian madder. Thanks to them, the cream has many advantages:

1. It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Soothes and moisturizes the skin.
3. Heals wounds.
4. Reduces pain and itching.

The cream should be used every day before changing the diaper to achieve a positive effect.

Cream with talc

The most popular talc cream for the treatment and prevention of diaper rash in infants today is the product "Affectionate Mama". The active ingredient of the product is mineral talc, which helps protect the baby's delicate skin from irritation and redness. If diaper rash has already appeared on the skin, then "Affectionate Mama" will help to quickly get rid of it.

The main advantage of cream talc is the fact that it does not dry out the skin, as regular talc does. The composition also includes the following components: beeswax, sunflower oil. Therefore, the product helps to soften the skin and maintain its tenderness for a long time.

Method of administration and overdose

All diaper rash creams can and are recommended to be applied under diapers. It is better to use a thin layer of the product, applying only to clean and well-dried skin. You should wait until the cream is absorbed and only then put on the diaper.

There have been no cases of overdose with diaper rash cream.

Using Diaper Rash Creams During Pregnancy

Since diaper rash creams consist of natural ingredients that are safe for the baby’s health, they can be safely applied to expectant mothers at any stage of pregnancy.

Contraindications for use and side effects

1. Intolerance to the main components of the cream.
2. Allergy to substances included in the cream.

They appear extremely rarely. As a rule, it is itching and redness on the skin, which goes away on its own quite quickly.

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Storage conditions and expiration dates

Store in a place protected from children. It is important that the air temperature does not exceed +25 degrees.

Typically, diaper rash creams are good for up to three years when unopened. Once opened, the product should be used within three to four months.