A.B. asks from Euless, TX on February 28, 2007
Diaper Rash - Euless,TX
My 9 month old son started to get a diaper rash on Sunday, but nothing to serious. Yesterday and today, it has gotten very red. We have been using Desetin Overnight Formula and Balmex since Sunday and it doesn't seem to be getting much better. Is there anything else that works? Any home remedies that might help him. The look on his poor little face when we change him, makes me so sad.
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D.F. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
One of the best things that has worked for my kids and was doctor recommended is Lotrium (I think thats how you spell it). Its a foot fungi cream. You can buy the store brand (walGreens) and it works just as well. My kids would get a rash sometimes that looked like someone had rubbed their skin raw and this stuff works fast. Starts clearing up by the next day.
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M.P. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
I use Boudreaux's Butt Paster. It's about $11 for a 4 oz. tube, but it's worth it. I use it every time I change my daughter's diaper, and it prevents diaper rash. The one time she did get diaper rash, it got rid of it in like 24 hours - after only an hour and a half, it was already less red. I get mine at Kroger, but I know you can get it at Target too. Their website is www.buttpaste.com.
S.T. answers from Dallas on February 28, 2007
I second the Boudreaux's Butt Paste. It was recommended by my Ped. you can also find it at Target. You may also want to leave him bare bottom so the area can get some air. You will have to block off a safe area for him with towels or blankets in case of accidents but that should bring some relief as well.
M.P. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
Hi A.,
Well my mom told me to brown flour in a skillet and sprinkle it in the irratated area would cure the rash. When she told me this i thought her age was getting to her, so i kept trying everythng else except the browning flour.. Since my mom takes care of my kids she did the flour thing and less than 48 hrs later it was gone.. true story and the rash was pretty bad.. so try it and let me know how it went
S.R. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
Dr Smiths is the best diaper rash cream in the world. Ok, maybe there are better ones somewhere out there, but I have not found anything better!!! It is higher than Desitin, but well worth the money!
L.R. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
I had a similar problem with my one year old-- tried Desitin, Balmex, and Boudreaux's butt paste, with no results. She cried and cried every diaper change. I took her to the dermatologist (I work for the derm!!) and he said it wasn't a diaper rash, but a yeast infection!! Gave me samples of a medicine called Vusion cream and it was GONE in two days! Looked just like diaper rash to me, except it spread further out onto her thighs and was EXTREMELY red. I know it's possible for a little boy to get a yeast infection too, so you might ask his doc.
Good luck!
D.F. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
One of the best things that has worked for my kids and was doctor recommended is Lotrium (I think thats how you spell it). Its a foot fungi cream. You can buy the store brand (walGreens) and it works just as well. My kids would get a rash sometimes that looked like someone had rubbed their skin raw and this stuff works fast. Starts clearing up by the next day.
D.G. answers from Nashville on March 01, 2007
Call your local Walgreen's & see if they have or can get you some "Domeboro." It is a powder you put in water & let them soak in it for 15 min./ 1-2 times a day. I used to put my oldest in the kitchen sink. That w/ Bordeaux or even Aquaphor will clear it up QUICKLY! And take the sting away almost instantly.
D.
M. answers from Dallas on March 01, 2007
Dr. Smith's is great, a little expensive but worth it!
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