It is rare that your child's pass his first birthday without being injured with “Napkin Dermatitis”, which leads to discomfort and anxiety of parents of children, and there is much to be done to make the child feel comfortable if wounded Napkin Dermatitis. What is the Napkin Dermatitis? Napkin Dermatitis used the word to describe any skin irritation in the napkins What are the causes of Napkin dermatitis? 1. Humidity and lack of constantly changing diapers 2. Urine and stools (excrement) irritates the child's skin. 3. The use of certain types of soap. 4. The use of antibiotics (especially those containing Neomycin) 5. Fungal and bacterial infections. How can prevent a Napkin Dermatitis? 1. Non-rubbing the skin and excess cleaning 2. Change diapers every time he/she urinates or defecates. 3. Stay away from excessive drying of the skin after every diaper change but soft towel is enough. Don’t use the hair dryer to dry up it could lead to burns. 4. A thin layer of creams or ointments (Vaseline) to protect the skin from moisture, and do not use perfumed refreshments, or the use of powder because it may lead to skin irritation of the child. 5. Leave your child without a diaper whenever you can do so. It is preferable for the ventilation of skin. How to treat napkins dermatitis? 1. Sure change constantly the diapers after each urination or defecation. 2. The strong closure of napkins prevents air passage (aeration) in the region, especially at night. Good aeration can be achieved by using larger diaper and loosely tying it. 3. Painting the region by one the paints, such as zinc oxide creams, which stays on the skin longer than ointments, where it protects skin layer from moisture and irritating substances in urine and feces 4. The skin must be cleaned with water and Scrub lightly to clean it, this is how you can clean the skin and remove the remnants of urine and feces, and it can be easier by placing your baby in the basin filled with water. If the inflammation napkins persists or worsened after the previous observations, then visit a good doctor, the reason may be is the presence of bacterial or fungal inflammation, which necessitates prescribing certain medications. A doctor would tell you about the types of soap, fats, Lye, powder, which may lead to your child's skin irritation.