Raw Spots After a Diaper Rash.

Dear K.,
It has been my experience that if you are still nursing, express your milk and pat it onto clean, dry skin then put on the diaper. Breast milk has natural antibiotic properties and can even work well for pink eye and ear infections (and it's cheaper than doctor's visits and antibiotics). If you're no longer nursing, buy powdered probiotics, mix with a little filtered water and apply to skin. Also, "Ed's Salve" available at Whole Foods is EXCELLENT for raw skin. Please remove all tomatoes and bell peppers from the diet as they can irritate the skin. Supplementing her diet with Fish oil will help to decrease inflammation and does wonders for the skin. Chances are, if it's hurting the skin on her bum, then it's hurting her intestines as well. Find the food culprit and get rid of it! In Good Health! Dr. V.

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A & D is THE best! We tried them all Desetin, Butt Paste, etc and this one cleared diaper rash the fastest. Also I hear the generic target version of it is great, equally as effective, its cheaper and smells better. I havent had to buy that one cause his rash cleared up so fast and hasn't had one since.

Try Vitamin E oil. It'll be gone within 48 hours! I just get the capsule form, and poke a hole in it with a pin. Its also great for any kind of wound. Heals quickly and leaves no scar.

My baby had a bad diaper rash when he was a newborn. I tried every diaper rash ointment out there, but nothing worked. Then a friend of mine suggested trying zync oxide, and it worked like magic. You can find it behind the counter in pharmacies like Target. It costs less than $2 bucks. I always have one tube at home. Good luck!

Hi K.. Our family has been using ph balanced soaps and some other products from a company called Nature Rich. They clear up everything from poison ivy, stings, burns, baby eczema etc. and are so natural they can be ingested. No chemicals. I use the gel and soap to brush my teeth and have whiter teeth than when I had them bleached at the dentist. My husband and brother-in-law are hooked on the soaps and will not use anything else. My website is sspurser.naturerich.net. We buy it wholesale for family and friends. Take care, S.

Have you tried Shea butter? It is nature's cure for any skin ailment. The unremovable fatty acids promotes cell regeneration and heals any irritant. It is good for all skin types. Even 14 month old baby skin. I would suggest raw shea butter. There are many products on the market that have shea butter as an ingredient but one is never sure of the quantity.

Hi K..

Have you tried Lansinoh? Our daughter is 4 years old and we still use it to this day. Whenever she gets a rash or irritation, we do a mix of lansinoh and balmex. I also found that washing w/ just warm water and a cotton ball worked best with raw areas.

Hope that helps!

J.

Hi K.,

I have 2 grown daughters and 5 grandchildren, only one of my daughters had diaper rash. It was the bleach I used in the wash, so I didn't make that mistake again. But, just a few months ago a friend of mine back home told me that when her grandson had a diaper rash, that she called her doctor. She had repeated all the remedies the mother had tried, nothing seem to work. The doctor told her to use "vagisil". She said the diaper rash cleared up in no time. We discussed what possibilities vagisil could be used for. You know what I did? I bought some and used it last summer for insect bites, really stops the itching! If this doesn't work, call your doctor, it could be something serious.

Good Luck!

My son had the same thing after a really bad diaper rash and it was actually yeast that had grown from the moisture or something. The pediatrician gave us this anti-fungal powder to put on it 2x a day and they cleared up in a week. Hope that helps :)

We used to blow dry my kids bottoms with the blow dryer before we applied all of the barrier creams. Careful the dryer is not super hot and move it around all the time so you do not burn their delicate skin.

When my children were small I used Cloth diapers, the best thing.. and cheap, as far as the rash goes, I purchased something from Mothers market, it was in the little refrigerator in the back by the vitamins I think it was called bifdo bacteria ??? ask and they will help you it is a powder and I would make a paste out of it, and it worked great.. keep the diapers off, as much as you can, and when it is healed keep a coating of something like A &D on it.. to protect that little skin

I use good old Desitin and just cake it on!!! Butt Paste did nothing for my babies. Maybe it will work.

If you're still breast-feeding, try spreading your milk on the diaper rash!

A.

Try a warm bath with baking soda. Just dissolve the baking soda right into the bath water. It worked wonders for me when my baby girl (now almost 4) had a bad diaper rash with raw spots!!! Good luck!!! =)

HI~ The only thing I can think of is what I was told when my boys were in diapers. Try to let you baby be without a diaper for some time during the day to let the skin really have a chance to dry out. Try to keep them on a blanket or somewhere that in case there is an accident, it would be easy to clean up. That's the only thing I can think of that might help!
K~

I used corn starch on all my kids ...dumped a bunch in the diaper and it soaked up the urine. Worked good. Cheap.

A friend of mine had the same problem (well, her son did) and the doctor finally said it was some type of yeast infection. You may want to ask your doctor. If you don't want to go to the DR I used to let my son take long baths in Bert's Bees milk bath. It's a powder that comes in a glass jar that looks like a milk bottle. He hasn't had a rash yet.
Good luck, S.

my son had the same thing - it was because he was cutting teeth and the acidity in his mouth changed, the saliva went thru his system and burned his bottom. Use Mylanta, pour on or dab on. His sores were gone in a few days. The Mylanta cuts the acidity so that it does not burn your baby's sweet little bottom

Yup! Hate to say it! but cloth diapers are deadly when it comes to diaper rash. Use the disposables for a while, until the raw spots clear. Also, tried Vaseline? I'm old, but that's what I had to do when my babies were small!
Love, S.

If the spots are open, be very carefull of infection. After her daily bath let her bottom breath a little, I usually let my little one play in the crib with an open diaper while I clean up the bath stuff. I absolutely love Baby bee diaper ointment. Its amazing.I have only used it on closed skin diaper rashes though. Keep her bottom with this ointment on for a few days, do wipe it off with dirty diaper changes, and baths of course, but re-apply it thick and then hopefully that works.
Otherwise, I would see your Pediatrician, it may be something else.

It's common for children that age to develop a benign fungus. My two children had it. My doctor recommended an over-the-counter antifungal cream, used sparingly after cleaning and drying the skin (I purchased the generic Target brand). Good luck

My son had the same problem...it turned out to be a yeast infection! Poop has yeast and so each time they poop, the yeast can flourish. Our ped. recommended using Lotrimin or Lamosil (antifungals) w/each diaper change and it slowly did clear up. She said that yeast tends to be the raw, red spots and if you try diaper rash cream and it still doesn't go away it is more than likely the culprit. The disposable diapers might be better since they pull the moisture away, just while you are in the recovery stage, and be sure to use washcloth and water and not the commercial wipes, as they can change the natural flora of the environment, allowing the yeast to grow even more. But check w/your doc first. Hope this helps!

Dear K.,

When my son had a really bad (painful, esp to clean) diaper rash, a friend told me her doctor recommended using baby oil on cotton balls instead of wipes and letting him go diaper-less as much as possible - it worked great! Though this doesn't sound like it will solve your problem now, you can file it away for next time.

I would definitely go to your pediatrician to check out any sores that won't heal - it could be some type of infection, and she may need antibiotics. Your doctor may pat you on the back and just tell you to keep doing what you've been doing. Bur with everything we are dealing with these days, you don't want to take any chances - better safe than sorry

Good Luck!
B.

Triple paste is awesome. I knocks diaper rash out in one application around our house. Which cloth diapers are you using? You might need to strip them, because cloth dipes in need of stripping can contribute to diaper rash. Good luck!

K.,
I have 4 kids under age 8 and have had this happen with them all. You may need to call your Dr and they will tell you to try Lotrimin cream - sometimes babies can get yeast infections (boys or girls) in their diaper are. Hope this helps!
K.

Try switching to disposables for a few days. There are organic disposables and also there are flushable diaper liners.

Hi! We just recently had the same problem. The raw spots got so bad they were starting to scar. Just when they would heal they would come back again untill we spoke to the Dr and he perscribed a special ointment for yeast. We use it religiously now the minute a red rash shows up and sure enough, he hasn't had the diaper rash sores since then! Call or visit your Dr. and ask about it. Good luck!

You may want to take her to the doctor. I had the exact same experience with my son around that age and the doctor advised us that it was actually a yeast infection. This is very common in small, diapered children. We were prescribed some yeast infection ointment and it cleared up quickly. I hope this helps you. I know how distraught I felt when my little boy's bottom this raw. Good luck!

Hi K.,
As a mom of 5 I have seen it all. Desitin is the best to use for diaper rash. My girls were allergic to paper diapers, so we had a diaper service. THE best thing my parents ever gave me. Make sure to dubble rinse the cloth diapers to get all soap out of the cloth. Letting someone run around stark naked at home is good for their bottom and allows airing out. to keep them dry in a diaper, use plain old cornstarch from the baking aisle. It is silky, keeps them drier than powder and has no perfumes or irritants. It helps with heat rash and sweating in arm and leg folds and bends too. Hope some of this helps. But desitin hands down.
C. c.

We noticed the same thing with our baby. The main rash would go away, but these red spots remained and looked so painful. So I looked at the tube of desitin and re-read the directions. It said to cleanse the area with the wipes (after BM) then to "....dry completely". We got some of those cotton make-up remover circle cloths and would throughly dry his bottom off. Let me tell you, even though I had read the directions several times before, I kind of missed that specific detail. I read somewhere that if the bottom is not completely dry, that when you continue to put diaper rash cream on, you are actually TRAPPING the moisture in with the cream. Once we did this, his rash was gone by the end of the day. Good luck and I hope it works out!

Okay, now I'm not sure about this because I haven't had the experience that you've had but for diaper rash I always use plain cornstarch from the pantry. My sons rarely suffered from diaper rash but whenever they were red and irritated I would sprinkle cornstarch and usually by the next diaper change the redness was gone. Definitely by the 3rd diaper change it was gone. You can try it for several changes. It won't hurt and cornstarch is proven to reduce redness.

I am a total fan of Arbonne. I started using the line about 2 years ago and loved it so much that I became a rep a few months ago. The baby care line is fantastic. I started using it on my son who had really bad ecxema. I put a few drops of the baby oil in his bath which helps moisturize and soothe the skin (great for diaper rash as well). I use the hair/body wash, diaper rash, lotion, and sunscreen also. Unlike aquaphor, Arbonne's diaper rash cream does not have mineral oil which creates a barrier on the skin. The barrier does not allow the skin to breathe so the skin is unable to heal. I would highly recommend trying this line!

Try putting corn starch on after every diaper change. It helps with rashes and it might just help with the raw spots too. good luck.

Hello K.,

I remember when my daughter had the same issue. It seems there was nothing that I could do to make it go away. I was told by the doctors to use cortizone and or jock itch and believe it or not it worked. I also changed her diapers from huggies to pampers to finally target brand. Now she is just fine.

I hope this helps you. Good Luck

Take her to the doctor. You may need a prescription antibiotic ointment. Don't wait too long... you don't want a secondary infection to occur....since her skin is "raw" and not healing... and thus, more susceptible to bacterial entry. Don't "assume" it's one thing or the other until you check with the doctor.
Good luck,
~Susan
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Hi K.,

I have twin 15 mo. old girls and 1 gets the "spots" very easily. I have found that Triple Paste(Target usually has the best price),works the best for me, (it is very thick and sticks better to her trouble spots than Butt Paste). My pediatrician also recommended mixing small equal amounts of cortaid and lotrimin in your palm and putting that on the spots befors the diaper cream. (work it into spot gently and know that it will be a little tougher to get the diaper cream to stick). But really, it just takes time and very frequent diaper changes. I am not sure about cloth versus other diapers and how that comes into play.

Good luck,
M. S.

On clean washed skin apply 1% cortizone, and lotrimin mix in hand, then seal it with 40% zinc oxide. It works in about3-4 days. Good luck

I would definitely take your daughter in to the doctor. If a diaper rash doesn't clear up on its own in a few days, then it could be a more serious infection. My kids are all older now, but I used a perscription cream on my two youngest when they were babies and it worked very well.

It could be a fungus which I experienced with my son. I used a target brand anti fungal cream clotrimazole. It can;t hurt her, so it may be worth a try.

My daughter used to get the same thing.... the pediatrician said it was actually a form of the same bacteria that causes yeast infections. So it's hard to get rid of with just regular rash ointment because the yeast infection gets under the skin. She prescribed Nystatin that worked WONDERS...and the same thing kept popping up every now and then.

Do the red spots stay swollen, and is the skin broken with sometimes bleeding? That is what Cristy's looked like. If not, you might want to try sitting the baby in a little bit of warm watter with a teaspoon or two of baking soda. (Didn't believe my mom at first, but it works!) Or try putting some baby powder on after the rash ointment to keep it sealed in against the skin even with a wet diaper.

Hope this helps.

K.,

You may want to have the doctor check the spots. There's a possibility that it could be a yeast infection. While they are not serious, it takes medication to clear it up. The spots should go away fairly quickly once you start using the prescription cream. Although you may be able to get something over the counter now, it's been a while since my kids were babies!

D.

Hey there,

That happened to my son. We got a prescription from the doctor for a cream. It starts with an N. I wish I could remember the full name but check with your pediatrician. They can probably call it into the pharmacist. I also used an awesome diaper rash cream from Arbonne. It is all herbal and botancially based and won't irritate the skin. My sons raw spots were cleared in a day. The prescription eased the raw red spots and the diaper rash healed and prevented it from coming back. It rules!

Hi K.;

Check with your dermatologist doctor, maybe she has eczhema or some skin allergy. Also apply some baby lotion especially this kind of weather which our skin get dry quickly. Good luck.

A.

Try using a powder that has corn starch in it and put it in her diaper when you change her...and/or give her a corn starch bath and let her sit in it for a little while. This will bring out the redness and any infection that is still in there. It is safe to do for the babies. Try it and see how it works for her and you.
R. M.

Try using caldesene powder (pink plastic bottle) and a good diaper rash cream. Butt Paste is good, but if it doesn't work with the caldesene powder try sensicare cream or calmoseptine cream. I found it at a medical supply store; druggist. Make sure her bottom is clean and dry, then apply the caldesene powder (blow any excess off), put a layer of diaper rash cream and again put some caldesene powder over it. It's a lot of work, but it works. Change her diaper frequently (after every wet or dirty diaper).
Also, at night you could try putting her in the tub (warm water) with some baking soda to help heal her skin and remove the cream gently.

Good Luck!

I recommend the Arbonne Baby Care line of products for you. Yes, I sell it, but from what I have seen with other babies, it clears up their rash, as the products are super, super gentle. All the products are botanically-based and have no mineral oil (unlike those normally found on the store shelves), but have essential oils from plants to nourish and heal. It starts with using the cleansing gel, as what you may be using right now could be contributing to it. There is a diaper rash cream, and the body oil. Even adults who have super sensitive skin or those with eczema use these product to clear up their conditions. If you already have a rep, contact her. If not, I am happy to help. Good luck with your little one.

Every time my kids had a diaper rash, I used corn starch or the Johnson & Johnson baby powder with cornstarch and we had little to no problem. Cornstarch is known to immediately take the sting and redness out of a skin irritation. I would use it everyday every time I changed the diaper. It is safe to use for little girls too because there is no talc in it. I hope this helps you.

My favorite remedy for this was to smooth some plain yogurt on my child's bum. It is cool and soothing and relieves discomfort and helps eradicated the bacteria that are causing the problem without any strong chemicals.

If you're not too horrified by the idea, you might want to try disposable diapers until her skin recovers.

Hi. My 4 month old has very sensitive skin and gets diaper rash super easy. Our doctor recommended a cream called Calmoseptine. It is an ointment used for all sorts of medical reasons, but it is so much thicker than any diaper rash cream. It makes such a great barrier that his rash clears up including all the raw areas. It can purchased over the counter at pharmacies. If they don't have it in stock they can order it for you. It has worked wonders for us. Good luck.

Vitamin A & D ointment always works wonders with our family. It's non-prescription, inexpensive and can be found in most drugstores and I believe even Target. It usually comes in a 2oz tube. You just apply generously on the affected area and often relief comes right away (depending on how severe the irritation). We even dab a tiny amount on severely chapped lips and it helps a lot.

It could be a yeast infection. You can try Lotrimin cream on it 4 times a day and see if it gets better, if it doesn't then she needs to go to the doctor. Oh, and avoid using wipes if you are, and let her run around for a while without a diaper on. Good luck !!!

Try using Johnson's Baby Powder that is medicated. It has the same stuff in it that diaper rash cream has in it, but it helps keep them DRY instead of WET. My son has the same problem especially when he gets sick and has diarrhea. He gets raw spots from the acid in his stool and it being wet so much, but the diaper rash cream didn't seem to clear it up all the way. So I got the baby powder instead and it disappeared after a few uses. I use it at every diaper change now and he is just fine.

My daughter has recently had a bad rash. The best thing that helped besides the butt paste was to let her run around naked. I usually waited until after she pooped. Yes, she'll pee on the ground, just try and keep her off carpet if you're worried about cleaning carpet. But it really helped dry her up quicker! Also, baking soda baths are good for their skin. Just make sure you completely dry her tush before putting a clean diaper on her. You can even take a blow dryer on low setting and dry her tush off, that is what a peditrician told us to do for my daughter.

HOpe that helps!

Hi K.,
I have 4 boys and all have gone through stages like that - especially when they were at daycare... anyways I always use Aquaphor and Gold Bond Baby Powder (light beige and red container)... I find they work great. That and I pat the bottom dry with a cloth when I clean them. The other thing we used to do was use a warm wet paper towel or cloth to clean the bottom as opposed to babywipes. Even when they are for sensitive skin, they are still harsher than plain water.

Hope this helps! C.

K., Let her run around without a diaper for a bit so that it can get some 'fresh air'. Also, there is something called Udder Cream, it is in a tube that is colored black and white like a cowhide. It came people who have to milk cows - their hands are soft and healthy. I use it and it is good for old, dry hands that crack.

C. N.

Hi K.,

I am so glad that you found the solution to help your baby. My only caution is that alot of babies who seem to have this problem seem to have yeast over-growth which my kids have and they both have autism. Out of care and concern, please keep an eye out for any developemental delays.

R.

It may be a fungus. Ask your doctor. It's an easy fix.