IMSS informs how to prevent dermatitis in babies Chihuahua Mexican Social Security Institute excoriation babies diaper children - El Heraldo de Chihuahua |  Local News, Police, Mexico, Chihuahua and the World

IMSS informs how to prevent dermatitis in babies Chihuahua Mexican Social Security Institute excoriation babies diaper children - El Heraldo de Chihuahua | Local News, Police, Mexico, Chihuahua and the World

The Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) in Chihuahua informs the population about the damage caused by diapers in babies, causing dermatitis and skin lesions.

Chafing is an excoriation on the skin of babies, on the genital, perianal or buttocks area, mainly due to not changing the diaper for prolonged periods.

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Informa IMSS cómo prevenir dermatitis en bebés Chihuahua Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social escoriación bebes pañal niños - El Heraldo de Chihuahua | Noticias Locales, Policiacas, de México, Chihuahua y el Mundo

This alteration causes the skin to turn red, although it is sometimes covered with small welts which are painful.

It happens for several reasons, but the main ones are:

•The diaper repeatedly rubs against the skin

•Infection. Urine changes the pH levels of the skin and, together with the warm and moist environment created by the diaper, allows bacteria and fungi to grow more easily, causing dermatitis.

•Allergies. Babies with sensitive skin can also develop a rash (rash) when in contact with some types of detergents, soaps, diapers or wet wipes.

Photo: Alberto Hierro | The Herald of Chihuahua

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