#Baby laundry detergent rash skin

#Baby laundry detergent rash skin

Use a thick diaper cream on the buttocks and hip creases to protect from pee and poopįor persistent itchy red rashes-allergic contact dermatitis-your doc might recommend some allergy testing (this may include blood tests or skin tests where small amounts of different allergens are applied to the skin with a patch or a little pin prick) or prescribe stronger medications, such as oral corticosteroids.

Give your baby a total body oil massage after every bath (usually every one to two days) Regularly use a bit of cornstarch powder in the sweaty creases (neck, elbow, behind knee) Note: If you have a baby who is prone to irritation rashes, here are a couple of things to prevent rash before it occurs: (Oil is better than cream because creams are mostly water and may cause more drying and irritation). Oil: After a couple of days-once the redness appears less rough-a light oil, like jojoba, avocado, almond, or cocoa butter is great to use for five to seven days to protect the skin as it is healing. Of course, if you use ointment you don’t need to use powder (it would make a mess!). (Scratching can make the symptoms worse.)Ĭorticosterone: Always speak with a healthcare provider before giving medications to your tot, but over-the-counter 1% corticosteroid ointment might help decrease the irritation. Mitt your baby: This can help your tot avoid scratching the inflamed area. Put it on and let it dry very well…then put the powder on it. Pat dry: Dry with a soft cotton towel and then put on a good sprinkling of corn starch powder, to keep the skin soft, dry, and protected from sweat.Īloe: When skin is very irritated, a little fresh aloe (right from an aloe leaf) is soothing. Wash the affected area with just water (or lightly with a very mild soap) Here are some simple things you can do at home to help your kiddo’s skin bounce back: In other words, when skin gets irritated, it’s a good idea to be extra attentive to the rash-y area for several days after it looks better…to allow all the little, microscopic cracks to fully heal. It’s also why it often takes a week for rashes to fully go away. That’s why irritated skin is easier to further inflame.

Some topical antibiotics (like Neomycin)Īs mentioned above, if you were to look at your baby’s red skin with a microscope, you’d see lots of teensy-tiny breaks in the skin.

Nickel, found in some metal jewelry, snaps, zipper, and cell phones.

Rubber (including Latex) in toys, nipples, or pacifiers.

It usually takes one to two days after exposure for this type of reaction to kick in.Ĭommon allergic contact dermatitis culprits include: Unlike irritation, this type of dermatitis is triggered by an allergic reaction (more common in families who have lots of allergies).

Zippers, snaps, or metal buckles (contain nickel).

Sizing chemical that is in new baby clothes (or in your new clothes).

Detergents (including your sheets/clothing washed in detergent).

Irritant contact dermatitis triggers include:

It’s caused when sensitive skin is touched/rubbed with a rough material or the skin stays wet (causing the loss of skin oils, drying and microscopic cracks in the skin). This is the most common type of contact dermatitis, accounting for 80% of all cases. There are two kinds of contact dermatitis triggers: irritation and allergy.

Note: Babies with atopic dermatitis (aka eczema) are a bit more prone to contact dermatitis. The kicker is that different tots have different triggers! (More on that in a second.) The good news? Contact dermatitis is not contagious, so your kiddo can’t spread it to others. What is contact dermatitis?Ĭontact dermatitis just means a red rash where something touched your wee one’s skin. But let’s do a quick review and go over keeping your precious baby’s skin beautiful…step-by-step. In most cases, contact dermatitis is mild-more nuisance than nightmare-and can be managed with some simple treatments (below). But the softness also makes it extra prone to scratchy, itchy, red irritations, including contact dermatitis. Ahhh…that beautiful! plump! baby-scented! skin! It’s so soft and delicious.