Yeast Infection/diaper Rash/teething/ear Infection with Antibiotic HELP!!!!!!!!!

My daughter had a horrible rash for 3 months that we just couldnt clear up! I was given two prescriptions for a yeast infection one being Nystatin and just when I thought it might be working she would break out in sores so bad they would bleed. They gave me another stronger prescription but I had the same results, I just couldnt get it to go away and stay gone. When the Dr didnt even know what else to tell me they said to try Lotramin mixed with Aquaphor (I have always loved Aquaphor) but nothing would work. I just wanted to cry for her. Every dirty diaper and diaper change hurt her so bad. I finally had a friend bring me some cream called "Calmoseptine" that she said was the only thing that would work for her daughter. It was absolutely amazing! It worked like a charm! LOVE the stuff. It is over the counter but no one actually sells it over the counter that I could find. I consulted with Smiths pharmacy and they were able to order it in for me within one day. It comes in a huge tube for about $6 or $7. I actually just looked it up online and it also looks like Walgreens carries it on their shelf. Good luck!

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*listens*
*hugs*
Your venting was heard and understood. I have 4 and have been there.
You did the right thing getting it out here, and I hope you the best.

For helpful hints:

*I always found there were 2 types of diaper rashes, those cured by desitin and those cured by aquaphor.

*antibiotics can make a baby's stool slightly acidic which can exacerbate a diaper rash - push yogurt or probiotic drinks if he's old enough

*teething and a growth spurt throws his body chemistry out of whack so his immune system is fluctuating to compensate- try to limit apple juice, orange juice, strong digestive veggies like broccoli and asparagus and give more water than you usually would.

good job on the liquid vitamin, nakie time, and bringing the dr in.... you're a good mama

Hi MegandOllie,

I'm so sorry to hear your little man is going through this. For yeast rashes, I've always used diluted vinegar at every diaper change. You can also put luke warm water and vinegar in the bottom of the sink and let him sit in it. Since his rash is raw, you may not want to use a highly diluted vinegar to start because it may sting a little. You could also put some diluted vinegar directly in his diaper at each change to stop the yeast overgrowth.

***Vinegar is renowned for its antibacterial and antifungal properties. Fill a bathtub with warm water mixed with 1 cup of vinegar. Soak in this bath solution for about 20 minutes. Dry the area thoroughly using super absorbent paper. Any vinegar will do, but the best results have been found using apple cider vinegar.

Hope he's feeling better soon.

Peace,
J.

Is lotramin an ointment for the yeast rash? My doctor has always prescribed nystatin for yeast rashes. All of the ointments you mentioned are not going to do anything for a yeast rash. Probiatics and yogurt can help prevent a yeast rash (that often results from antibiotics), but once you have it it must be treated. Nistatin has always worked like a charm for my boys.

The best combination that worked for me was first put on the lotramin, then I got triple paste, dabbed a lot on then dabbed a lot of aquaphor on. Triple paste is expensive, but is the only thing that finally would get us out of the bad rashes. Using all of them at once worked for me and I would put a lot on. I always made sure to dab not wipe. For some reason the pampers clean and go wipes always has worked best for me.

Oh my! This poor little guy. I know this has been going on for awhile (according to your posts and he is adorable!). Have you tried an Aveeno oatmeal bath? Not sure if that would make it better or worse, but you could ask when you call. Hope this is behind him soon. Hang in there, mom!

I have not heard of the vinegar bath mentioned by a previous poster, instead I do a baking soda bath. As I understood it, diarrhea can be extra acidic and the baking soda helps balance the pH back to normal. I would have them soak in warm water with a couple Tbsp baking soda a few times a day. I have also heard dabbing on a liquid antacid is supposed to help. I think that is based on the same premise of aiming to neutralize the acid that is so irritating to their precious skin.
Dealing with so many things at once can be so super stressful. I hope you find a solution for these problems soon.

Neosporin worked on the sores for us. Also, anything thick and greasy that would put a barrier between him and the poop, it gets so acidic when teething. Even something like Aquaphor, and TELL the daycare that they need to slather it on. If it is just pee, you may not even want to wipe, so that it isn't more irritated.

If you haven't started on probiotics, do, now! With the antibiotics, they are sooo important to stop the rash cycle, but good while teething too.

when my son had a yeast infection lotramin actually made it worse and he had to get a nystatin ointment not the cream or powder. Let him have as much naked time as possible while he as at home. If you get an ointment type of treatment you can put that on the clean dry area then use vaseline or the a & d ointment (not the zinc based one) and this will help keep the antifungal on the skin by wicking away the mosture better. Also do not use wipes use only a mild soap like dove and water to clean poopy diapers and also make sure they clean him more frequently. You would not believe what lotramin did to my son his butt actually looked burnt it got red and blistered it was horrible.

Try to feed him a little bit of yogurt every day. Antibiotics can really screw up your digestive system, and yogurt can help to counteract it. It can also boost the immune system. My son had ear infections, sinus infections, and tonsillitis one after the other to where he was on antibiotics twice a month for almost a year. Eating yogurt really helped, and it's so much easier on us as well!

aveeno does not work as well as plain old creamy Desitin for future diaper rashes. And the Butt Paste never worked well only helped keep it away. But once my son or daughter had a rash the Desitin did the trick. Also, the probiotics are going to help. I used them for my daughter this week and she stopped having stomach aches. Just tell the girls to use at least a lot and show them how much. Good luck.

arbonne I swear by it the abc diaper rash ointment ifyou need a contact let me know I will tellyou where i get it from. also cut out juices. if you have him on solid foods make them whole grain no fruit. brown rice wheat bread 2% milk. get sensative skin wipes. I do like a diabetic diet with mine cause he had one almost a year solid it kept coming back when I got it cleared up. I do brown rice wheat bread or flour tortillas instead of white bread. up his meat and cheese and veggies. give him baking soda baths. I also use splenda for koolaid and such. I have a diabetic cook book i make most of my dinners out of the best thing you can do is whole grains and alot more protien. tons of protien. lots of eggs.I make like eggs burritoes with egga and cheese and sausage. whole wheat spagetti in spagetti. whole wheat noodles in goulash and etc. I make lots of baked beans. he loves them if you need the recipe get a hold of me by email

Oh poor baby! Poor mommy!! You are doing the right things. Keep him as clean and dry as possible. Dont try any new things, the last thing you want to do is have an allergic reaction on top of everything else. Check ingredients on creams.A lot of them contain lanolin which can make things worse. high on the allergy list. Good that you are calling the doc tomorrow.This too shall pass. hang in there!

When my son was little (he is now 14 it goes so fast) he had a really bad diaper rash like what you are describing and my Dr. nurse said to apply Mylanta to a cotton ball and dab it on his bum. Worked like a charm. Hope this helps.