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Rebecca Hughes is a Functional Medicine Naturopath with special interests in skin conditions, women’s and children’s health, and digestive health. With over 17 years of experience, she specializes in treating health issues such as chronic IBS, acne, eczema, hormonal imbalances such as PCOS, giving people a new lease of life where they’d previously lost hope. Since graduating from Southern Cross University in 2003 with a Bachelor in Health Sciences (Naturopathy), Rebecca has held a deep commitment to high standards in the field of natural medicine. She has lectured in degree programs for nutrition and naturopathy, has been involved in the regulation of complementary medicines in Australia, served as a board member for the NHAA, and contributed to a national reference text on herbs and natural supplements.
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Babies have sensitive skin, making them more susceptible to infections and allergies. These may also cause rashes in babies, a common condition during infancy. Sometimes rashes could be due to an underlying illness and require prompt medical care. Timely diagnosis and treatment of rashes are important since it could be a simple heat rash or an allergic reaction. Read on to know more about rashes, causes, symptoms, treatment, and ways to deal with them in babies. [mj_protip type="Did you know" title="Did you know?"]During the first four weeks of life, babies are susceptible to a variety of dermatologic skin diseases, most of which are temporary and not severe (25).[/mj_protip] [mj-toc] What Are The Different Causes Of Rashes In Babies? Rashes can be categorized based on what causes them. The following is a list of the most common illnesses that cause skin rashes among infants (1) (2) (3): 1. Heat rash [caption id="attachment_458840" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Heat rash is medicinally called...
Diaper rash in babies, also called diaper dermatitis, occurs on the diaper-covered skin of infants and neonates and is painful and inflamed (1). For some babies, a fungus called candida, commonly known as yeast, may infect the rash, resulting in a yeast diaper rash. So, read this post to know more about the causes, symptoms, home remedies, treatment, complications, and prevention of diaper rash in babies. [mj-toc] Is Yeast Infection Diaper Rash Common in Babies? According to the US National Institutes of Health, yeast diaper rash infections are very common in babies (2). The candida fungus infection is the most common infection associated with diaper rash and is reported in more than 80% of infected diaper cases (3). What Causes A Yeast Infection In The Diaper Area? Candida albicans fungus is the main reason for yeast diaper rash (3). The following factors might aid the fungal invasion in the diaper region (4) (5). Diapers create a typical condition of moisture and friction...
Glycolic acid is an active compound in several over-the-counter skincare products. However, you might be wondering if it is safe to use glycolic acid during pregnancy. Pregnancy hormones make expecting women more susceptible to acne, dark spots, and melasma (brown or blue-gray patches around the cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin). In such cases, you may want to try medicated topical treatments, exfoliation, or a chemical peel to help your skin. But, not all products are safe to use while pregnant. In this post, we address several frequently asked questions about using glycolic acid in pregnancy and other natural pregnancy-safe acne treatment options. [mj-toc] What Is Glycolic Acid? [caption id="attachment_889021" align="alignnone" width="720"] Image: Shutterstock[/caption] Glycolic acid is a naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that is found in sugarcane (1). Due to its skin-penetration properties, glycolic acid is used in skin care products and chemical peels to treat wrinkles, acne scars, and [simple_tooltip text="hyperpigmentation" tooltip="A term used to describe dark patches on...