Dermatitis is a common skin irritation, it has many causes and forms, and it is not contagious.
Symptoms of dermatitis:
- Itching
- A reddish rash.
- Different reddening scaly areas on the scrotum and penis in boys and on the labia and vagina in girls.
- The appearance of pimples, blisters, ulcers or large bumps, as well as pus-filled sores in some cases. It takes several days to improve.
Dermatitis is an irritative and inflammatory process caused by humid conditions, friction, and contact with urine, feces, and other substances, such as plastic detergents, perfumes, or other compounds.
It affects both sexes equally and, in general terms, it usually occurs more frequently between six and twelve months of age.
It is considered that the irritant agent is not unique and that different factors influence the development of the process, such as friction, occlusion, excessive humidity or the increase in pH in the skin of the diaper area. It occurs when the used diaper is not changed frequently.
Treatment may also include medicated ointments, creams, and shampoos.
To prevent this type of irritation, it is essential to maintain good hygiene in the area, ensuring that it always remains dry and clean.
It is recommended that warm water or neutral soap be used and the use of products with perfumes, powders or similar chemical compounds is not recommended.
We have two types of dermatitis that we should not confuse, atopic dermatitis and allergic dermatitis. The cause of atopic dermatitis is unknown and allergic dermatitis is caused by an external agent.
Allergic dermatitis recurs every time the person comes into contact with a substance or products that cause it and then disappears. In contrast, atopic dermatitis does not usually go away or get better so easily. It is not uncommon for people with atopic dermatitis to also have food allergies, asthma, or spring allergies.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/es-es/diseases-conditions/dermatitis-eczema/symptoms-causes/syc-20352380
