The best solutions for baby fungal infections:
The cases of fungal infections are increasing day by day which is a disturbing situation for healthcare workers. Infants are the ones who mostly suffer from fungi infections. Due to their nappy rashes caused by a fungi/fungus called Candida. It mostly grows in warm, damp places, such as under a diaper. Other than using an antifungal cream for children here are a few Top solutions for these baby fungal infections which are a few home remedies which can be used for the cure:
1)
Neem leaves: Adding neem leaves water as a ritual to the baby’s bathing time ,
will help cure the fungal infection as neem leaves have anti-fungal properties
which help to fight fungus. Neem is even known for its numerous health
benefits. Using neem powder with rose water and applying it to the infected
area keeping it for 15 mins will help cure the fungus. Later pat dry and apply
anti-infection cream for baby skin.
2.
Coconut oil: It’s one of the common essential products used for fungal or any
skin disease cure. Coconut oil is used as a home remedy since our ancestral
period. It has anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and moisturising and soothing
benefits for our skin. It helps decrease redness and lets wound heal faster.
Massaging the baby’s skin with coconut oil before a nap will help soothe the
skin.
3.
Apple cider vinegar (ACV): It is known for its anti-fungal properties. Mixing
2tsp with lukewarm water and dabbing it with cotton on the infected area might
help heal the fungal area. Let it sit for a while then clean it with clean
water and apply a good antifungal
cream for baby skin.
4.
Tea tree oil: it naturally contains antibacterial and antioxidant properties
which help reduce inflammation and promote healing. It can be mixed with
coconut oil and massaged on the infected area.
5.
Aloe Vera: It is one of the most tried and tested remedies by all and people
even swear by it. It helps the skin feel hydrated and nourished. It contains no
harmful or artificial properties. It works as a soothing gel, it does work
wonders for all skin diseases be it fungal infections. It is present in most
anti-infection creams for children.
These
remedies can be used and would surely show results in third or fourth use. But
if things get worse please take the required measures by using a medicated
cream or even consulting a doctor /paediatric.
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