The difference between baby diaper rash and prickly heat can be distinguished from the cause, location and characteristics of the lesions.
1. diaper rash: that is, diaper dermatitis, is by the diaper replacement is not timely, bacterial decomposition of urine stimulation of the skin or by the diaper material; in the baby’s perineum or groin, the lower abdomen and other diaper-covered area of the skin lesions; can be seen in a large area of flushed red skin, but also can be seen spot papules or pimples, and even have erosion.
2. prickly heat: baby prickly heat occurs due to the high temperature and sultry conditions, produce a large amount of sweat is not easy to evaporate, sweat pore blockage caused by; occurrence of parts can be in the face, trunk, skin folds, etc.; can be seen in the dense papules, pimples, the formation of white prickly heat around the absence of red, red prickly heat papules around the red, there can be flaking appear.
Baby skin damage, can not be identified as diaper dermatitis or prickly heat, it is recommended to go to the hospital specialist, a clear diagnosis, follow the doctor’s instructions for treatment, eliminate skin lesions, improve symptoms.