The causes of incontinence can be plentiful, but the result can be discomfort, embarrassment, and even pain due to “diaper rash.” Adult diaper rash is similar in many ways to the rash babies develop when in diapers. The common theme is that skin in the diaper area gets wet and is not able to dry. This lack of air flow can lead to what is known as irritant or contact dermatitis. There are a number of reasons why; ranging from incontinence to poor hygiene.
Once you understand what causes this issue, combating it can be easier. It goes without saying that the best way to treat adult diaper rash is to avoid it altogether, but if it does rear its ugly head taking the proper steps to healing can go a long way to avoiding discomfort or infection. Urine or stool can lead to serious skin breakdowns and should be dealt with immediately. Steps you can take to avoid adult diaper rash include:
Diligence is important in avoiding any possible complications down the road. This includes keeping the skin dry and clean by frequent inspection and changing as soon as possible.
Even with diligent inspection sometimes a rash can be unavoidable. How and when you deal with this problem is critical. Usually, home treatment is all that is necessary to solve a nasty case of adult diaper rash. Some tips include:
No matter what you choose, the number one treatment method is diligence. Inspect your skin often and thoroughly and never delay dealing with any problems.
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