Can teething cause diaper rash?
Teething, which often begins in babies around six months, can be a challenging time for both parent and baby.3 But does teething cause diaper rash?
Learn about diaper rash
Diaper rash can occur at any time during your child’s diaper-wearing stage. Most children will experience diaper rash during this time.1
Diaper rash
Care and prevention of diaper rash are very similar. Both involve following some simple hygiene recommendations.1
Bepanthen® Nappy Care Ointment
Bepanthen Ointment that protects against diaper rash, Bepanthen® Nappy Care Ointment contains the active substance dexpanthenol, which is mixed with an ointment base with a high fat content.4
The active substance dexpanthenol is converted in the skin cells into the vitamin pantothenic acid and helps the skin to grow and regenerate from the inside out.5
With its high fat content, Bepanthen® Nappy Care Ointment forms a fine oily layer on the outer surface of the skin, protecting it and preventing loss of moisture.4
1. Cleveland clinic, Diaper rash. Available at: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11037-diaper-rash-diaper-dermatitis. Last accessed: 21.6.2022.
2. Mayoclinic. Diaper Rash. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diaper-rash/symptoms-causes/syc-20371636. Last accessed: 22.6.2022.
3. NHS. Baby teething symptoms. Available at: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/babys-development/teething/baby-teething-symptoms/. Last accessed: 22.6.2022.
4. Bepanthen ointment package leaflet. Revision date: 22.8.2012.
5. Proksch E, de Bony R, Trapp S, Boudon S. Topical use of dexpanthenol: a 70th anniversary article. J Dermatolog Treat. 2017 Dec;28(8):766-773.