In severe cases the skin may even crack, ulcerate or develop sores. Diaper rash can be prevented by changing diapers frequently to keep the area around the buttocks dry. This is particularly important during periods of diarrhea. If your child suffers from a case of diaper rash, you should aim to keep the area as dry as possible. Leave the baby's diaper off for as long as possible during the day to allow the area to air dry.
Some pediatricians advise parents to wash the diaper area only when feces are present.
Petrolatum or zinc oxide are also effective protectants against diaper rash. See your physician as a topical antifungal product may be needed. Because lice are transmitted by close contact, children playing together or exchanging clothing such as caps or hats are likely candidates for the condition. Nits are white, about 0.5 to 0.8 mm long and attach themselves to the shaft of the hair near the root. When hatched, the adult lice are very difficult to see.