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Advice on Rash Caused by Constant Drooling

Looking for something to soothe and eliminate red blotchy spots on neck under chin. Have already tried vaseline, baby powder, chap stick, aveeno baby lotion with oatmeal. Any better ideas??

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Thanks everyone for all the suggestions. I tried Aquaphor, then Lotrimin but no luck. Ended up going to the doctor. He prescribed a hydrocortisone ointment and told be to alternate that with a moisturizer. I hope this works!

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I was told to use hydrocotisone cream and cetaphil lotion and soap on my son matthew when he had that problem on his legs. My best friend has a 2 year old with the same problem and they told her to use the same thing also. It takes a few weeks, but it does go away if you use these two things.

try Aquaphor made by Eucerin. i swear by that stuff. i even used it on my sons very dry thumb from him sucking it. its safe if they get it in their mouth!

Hi!
My son had this about a month or so ago. I called the doctor and they told me to use Aquaphor. And it is ok if he gets a little in his mouth from touching his face etc. I used it for less than a week and it got rid of it completely.
Good Luck!!
Jennifer

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try Aquaphor made by Eucerin. i swear by that stuff. i even used it on my sons very dry thumb from him sucking it. its safe if they get it in their mouth!

Hi L. I know exactly what you are talking about. My little guy had the same problem and the DR.s just told me to try the same things that you have. It wasn't untill I finally got irratated with the Dr. that they finally gave me something that worked. Due to all the drooling they will sometimes get a fungus that can only be cured by an ointment called Triamcinolone. Try it and you will be amazed!! Good Luck

try desitin, or another diaper rash ointment.

L., all of us shouldn't put anything on our skin that has mineral oil or petroluim products. And I can suggest Arbonne Products for your infant. They have a line just for children and babies. ABC products they are called. All are pure and safe, no animal by products or mineral oils. The baby oil is even made from plant oils. They test their products extensively for 5 years before selling them. You will need an Arbonne Rep. or put in your zip code for one near you. Or I can get them as I am a rep. We do not have a territory. I hope it is okay with the site to tell you that. You have options. Good luck L.. Pam R

Hi!
My son had this about a month or so ago. I called the doctor and they told me to use Aquaphor. And it is ok if he gets a little in his mouth from touching his face etc. I used it for less than a week and it got rid of it completely.
Good Luck!!
Jennifer

We used Johnson & Johnson Naturals Cheek & Chin balm. It comes in a container much like a very small deodorant or a large oval chapstick. It worked very well to help the area, but what we ended up finding out (long story) is our son's problem was not drool as we had expected, but rather whatever his daycare provider was using to wipe his mouth after snacks & lunches. We only used warm damp paper towels at home. She used either dish rags or baby wipes and he was too sensitive for those at the time. Since leaving the daycare provider he has not had a problem. So you may want to take a look at what you're using on his face as well that could contribute to the problem. Best of luck to you!

Hi L.!
Like lots of the other responses, I also found Aquaphor by Eucerin to be the best. My daughter will occasionally get a rash around her mouth from drool because of her pacifier use at night, and since I've started putting Aquaphor on her cheeks at bedtime and naptime, she hasn't had anymore rashes.

L.,
Try aquaphor, From Eucerin. It's great stuff, I use it on diaper rash as well as rashes on the face or neck ect. It's found pretty much in any store, walmart, Meijer. It's a skin protectant also so you can use it to prevent rashes from drooling. It's great stuff. A little pricey but well worth it and it lasts a long time. L.

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