M.H. asks from Carson, CA on August 02, 2010
Rash with Swim Diaper
My son has been getting red spots in the diaper area, the spots are the size of a dot with some of them looking like pimples, the other day he had a rash on his side where the elastic of the swim diaper was, this one looked exactly like the side of the swim diaper. The little red dots seem to go away by morning time, but the rash on his side stayed for a few days. Anyone else have this problem and what did you do about it?
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C.T. answers from Atlanta on August 02, 2010
We bought reusable swim diapers from onestepahead.com
K.K. answers from San Diego on August 03, 2010
L.C. answers from Los Angeles on August 03, 2010
My daughter has a similar problem with pimples on her bottom. The doctors say it is eczema, which I don't really agree with. But after trying a few different things we now just use an antibacterial ointment. Erythromycin sp? and triamcinolone acetonide cream have both been effective. Those are prescriptions, you can try neosporin first to see if that takes care of it.
Not sure if this is the same thing but felt compelled to write to you. We were using exzema creams on her for a while but it did nothing for her and she ended up getting some really painful boils on her bottom and legs. Don't want your child to go through that if it is the same thing. This started for my daughter when she began wearing a night time pull-up.
M.W. answers from Los Angeles on August 04, 2010
Hello, this may not be a direct answer to your question but I recently took my toddler in to the doctor because she had a growing rash that started in her armpit. The doctor called it "summer skin" which is a kind way of saying that with all the sweat and pool activity, she has pick up an infection. He recommended two over the counters - Lotrimin (an anti fungal) and 1% cortizone, both applied two times a day. The rash was stunted and gone within 5 days. One or both might work for you too!
Good luck!
J.P. answers from Boise on August 02, 2010
You can try reusable swim diapers?
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