During diaper rash is often associated with babies. Diaper dermatitis (irritant diaper dermatitis) occur in adults who have incontinence. The biggest concern would be patients who are bedridden. These patients must have a routine to keep skin care and overall health. Diaper dermatitis can cause skin damage if not treated properly.
Diaper dermatitis occurs in the area in which incontinence occurs, the buttocks, anus, and genitals. Visual indicators include redness of the skin, increasesBumps, and burnt-looking skin. Reasons for diaper rash occurs when the pH of the skin increases when a longer presence of urine and feces in contact with the skin. Normal skin pH of 4 to 6.5, and the lower the pH more acidic.
Maintain a regular and frequent changing of incontinence products is important. The use of incontinence products are absorbed well and lock in the urine, which will keep the moisture away from skin. If possible, so that the skinBreath, it will provide time to dry out the skin.
Cleaning the affected area is also necessary to keep the skin. Perineal cleaning agents such as hazelnut Avianne's Fresh and Dermarite's Perigiene are pH neutral, non-rising formulas that cleanse the perineal area. They neutralize the ammonia found in urine and feces and thus excludes contracts. The use of soap and water is just messy, time consuming and dry the skin too much. The combination of a diaphragmDetergent and wipe make a disposable dam maintenance quick and easy.
Over the counter diaper creams and ointments, such as zinc, Balmex, Desitin, and Periguard Barrier Cream help in the treatment and prevention of the rash. These creams a waterproof layer, so that the skin does not come in order to wet. They also contain vitamins, will leave the skin soft and supple.
Comfort Shield Wipes offers the combination of a diaphragm, toiletries, diapers and creamWipe in one convenient package easy to use. It can also be heated in a microwave oven to increase patient comfort.
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