Keeping the area dry is the most important thing you can do to prevent the rash. Good quality high absorbent disposable diapers helps to keep the area dry and reduce the chance of infection. If reusables are used they should be washed, rinsed and dried properly. Preferebaly they should be disinfected using a suitable disinfectant before reuse. Prickly Heat Many confuse prickly heat with diaper rash.
Prickly heat is caused by blocked sweat glands which often occur in the diaper area.
It looks like small red spots all over, some with tiny blisters at the top. Prickly heat goes away by itself, but you can help by airing out the diaper area as much as possible. Keeping your baby cool and dry when it's hot out also helps prevent this rash. Lose one pound, Smoking costs. Us Disclaimer Privacy Policy Feedback Best viewed with Netscape 4.0 or Internet Explorer 4.0 and above and on 800 x 600 screen resolution.