Frequently Asked Questions: Diaper Rashes, Products, & Application

There is no scientific evidence that certain foods are a direct cause of diaper rash. Though some new foods may cause loose stools or diarrhea, which can irritate baby’s skin and lead to diaper rash.

Diaper rash is likely to occur sometime during their first three years and It is most commonly seen in babies at 6-8 months of age. The primary cause of diaper rash is prolonged and increased exposure to wetness/moisture to the skin.

There’s a wide variation in what diaper rash looks like.

The following is a summary of the symptoms you might see if it is a diaper rash:

• Pinkness or redness over a small or large area, wherever the diaper touches
• Dry raised bumps (papules) Fluid-filled raised bumps (pustules)
• Dryness or peeling/scaling of the skin Raised areas (edema, or swelling)
• Affected areas may be warm to the touch

Other Rash Symptoms:

Yeast Infection
A yeast infection typically appears in places where it is warm and moist such as the folds of the skin. It usually presents as a deep red rash with white scales and lesions outside the diaper area, or satellite lesions.

Psoriasis
Though rare, Psoriasis can occur in infants. It presents as red thickened skin with silvery scales that may be itchy or sore and is typically located on the legs, arms or scalp.

Impetigo
Appearing as yellow brownish crusty patches and/or pus-filled blisters. It is generally located on the buttocks, lower abdomen and thighs. If your baby shows any of these symptoms be sure to call your pediatrician.

There is no scientific evidence that demonstrates that a particular way of feeding can directly cause diaper rash. However, introducing new or different methods of feeding can cause loose stools or diarrhea, which may irritate baby’s skin and lead to diaper rash. By extension, changes in the diet of a breastfeeding mom could also lead to loose stools or diarrhea, which may in turn irritate baby’s skin and lead to diaper rash.

A yeast infection typically appears in places where it is warm and moist such as the folds of the skin. It usually presents as a deep red rash with white scales and lesions outside the diaper area, or satellite lesions.

Yeast infections are caused Candida albicans bacteria. These bacteria are known to thrive in warm, moist, tightly covered areas such as the folds of the skin. The most common cause of a yeast diaper rash is antibiotics. Antibiotics prescribed for a bacterial condition will kill the offending bacteria, but also attack the body’s good bacteria. The best way to prevent a yeast diaper rash is to make sure that your baby’s diaper area is clean and dry and follow your pediatrician’s recommendations for treating the yeast diaper rash.

With correct and consistent treatment, diaper rash should clear up within 7 days. If your baby’s rash worsens or does not clear up in 7 days be sure to call your pediatrician.

PENATEN® Medicated Cream provides effective treatment to help soothe irritation caused by diaper rashes with a thick, rich formula that stays in place. It can also be used for minor sunburn, scalds, dermatitis and the relief of itching due to eczema; relieves rash caused by heat and perspiration.

PENATEN® Creamy Medicated Diaper Rash Treatment is made with the same effective ingredient as PENATEN® Medicated Treatment with a smoother consistency that's easier and gentler to apply.

PENATEN® Daily Clear Protection Cream is non-medicated and designed for daily use to protect against irritants that lead to rashes and chafing.

Not unlike other household products, be sure to keep PENATEN® products out of your baby’s reach. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

PENATEN® Medicated Cream and PENATEN® Creamy Medicated Diaper Rash Treatment are formulated to help prevent and treat diaper rash.

PENATEN® Medicated Cream starts working Immediately to help soothe, heal and protect with a thick, rich formula that stays in place to help provide relief from rashes and chafed skin for adults as well as infants.