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Yeast Infection in 5 Year Old
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on November 8, 2009
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My lil' princess just ended an antibotic about five days ago and started complaining about her "privates" hurting. I checked it out after her bath and I noticed a lot...
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- Hi P.! Been there with my oldest daugther and it is not pleasant (for either one). In the future, if she has to take antibiotics again have your doctor prescribe nysta...
- Quickly give your child a monts worth of probiotics. Make sure you give them everyday. I am a mom and an herbalist and this has ALWAYS worked well for my kids and cl...
- Get her on a probiotic (Whole Foods, etc) ASAP. This will restore the healthy bacteria which was killed off by the antibiotic and caused the yeast overgrowth. Also, ...
Ringworm
Asked by K.E. from Waco
on April 21, 2010
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I have a 4 month old and i think she has ringworm.i have been treating it for several weeks now with an otc cream, but i fear it's not strong enough. I am going to try...
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- Don't use any more over the counter treatments and definitely do not use Lotrimin. Children and babies have different skin needs than adults and using adult over the ...
- If you have been using an OTC antifingal cream and it is not working then more than likely it is eczema or another skin condition.
- If it is ringworm, use tea tree oil. We had a huge ringworm problem a few years ago b/c I had a cat that had it and we ended up having to give him away before the rin...
Small Oval Rash on 11 Month Old Neck
Asked by J.B. from Washington DC
on March 1, 2010
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Last week I noticed a small oval rash on the back of my 11 month old neck. I took her to the doctor and they said it may be ringworm, but they were not 100% sure. Al...
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- It sounds like ringworm to me. My son had it, looked like a burn, got bigger over time. We got an ointment at the drugstore, but I'm pretty sure it wasn't Lotrimin. ...
- Unless you're sure it's NOT lyme, have her tested for that just in case. It's just a blood test, and with lyme, its better safe than sorry. Good luck!
- ok, so it looks like a burn mark, it is possible that it is a burn mark? is it possible that its not a germ , but actually a bacteria, or a fungus? have the doctor c...
5 Month Old Has Ringworm on Arm
Asked by L.R. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Anyone with experience treating ringworm on a baby? Any advise would be appreciated! Pediatrician recommended Lotrimin AF, but I've read about possible side ...
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- I have three children, two grown now but at one time or another each got ringworm. It's not that uncommong. I treated them with or the younger one with Lotrimin and he...
- Hi L., It's good to ask alot of questions, it just shows you want to do what is best for your baby, creams, or sparys that anti fungal on ring worms, I had one in the ...
- It's common in kids. As a child me and all the other kids had that too. I know it's hard with a baby... but it can itch, and if scratched can get spread. For us, I...
Ringworm
Asked by V.S. from San Antonio
on February 29, 2008
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Does anyone out there have any good ideas on how to get rid of ringworm? My 2 year old son has had it in his diaper area for months and months. The only thing my ped...
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- V., Call Danette ____@____.com will be able to help you. Her assistants name is Veronica. The name of her company is North Texas Dynamic Health. She works with a...
- Go to Walgreens or CVS, etc.. ask the pharmacists for Ginsing Violet. It is a dark purple liquid that will absolutely get rid of it fast. I used it on my son, it was v...
- I would get a second opinion. I heard recently of a mom who thought her son had ringworm and it was actually a perforation of some part of his rectum (sorry can't reme...
Baby Yeast Infection
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on September 6, 2006
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My 7 month old son has a yeast infection. I called the doctor and she said that it is because he has diarrhea from his teething and it can cause a yeast infection eas...
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- I would go to the health food store and ask about acidophilus. In adults it will help prevent yeast infections while taking antibiotics. Good luck!
- my son also had one, and no over the counter remedies worked and finally the doctor prescribed I believe nystatin and that wiped it out after about 1-2 weeks. it was s...
- My son had the same problem a while back... His pediatrician also said to use Lotrimin. Didn't seem to work. At this same time, I bought him some baby yogurt calle...
Diaper Rash
Asked by B.L. from Tulsa
on September 20, 2007
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Hi... I have a 8 1/2 month old baby girl, she has gotten her fist diaper rash. I change her diapers often but yet she still has one. She was on antibiotics last wee...
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- My daughter also got a bad rash after being on antibiotics. The dr said to let her go without a diaper after we change her and give her a chance to air dry, he also h...
- I have tried every product out there and the only one that really works for my babies is the clear (not pastey) Balmex. It's about $4-$5 per tube. Just be sure it's ...
- My mother in law used monistat on my daughter without my permission. I was furious that she didnt ask me first but it really did work.
Thrush and Nursing
Asked by B.V. from Chicago
on December 1, 2007
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My 4 week old has thrush. I brought him in to the doctor and he was given medicine which seems to be working great. The problem that I am having is that I am nursing ...
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- I experienced the same thing. After a round of expensive antiobiotics, they resorted to the old fashioned, albeit messy way. Buy some gentian violet at a health food...
- Oh my goodness this brings back memories. My 2nd child and I had this really bad. I was told to stop nursing but that is the last thing you want to do. The nursing wil...
- Thrush is awful. I remember nursing and crying at the same time. I pumped alot too, because my daughter's mouth cleared up before my breasts did. A few things that hel...
19 Month Old Girl with Rash
Asked by K.K. from Denver
on May 13, 2009
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Hi everyone, I got up early and tried to back track through some old postings but did not find anything. My grand daughter has had a very red and bumpy rash. I call...
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- I just read an article called 'kooky cures' on msn the other day. They said that apple cider vinegar is great for dandruff because it kills yeast bacteria. I've been u...
- Hi K., it looks like there are a lot of good suggestions here. the only thing that I would add, is yeast feeds on sugar, it is important right now while she has this ...
- My son had the same rash. We did the RX, the athlete's foot cream, various diaper creams, and finally, after about 2-3 weeks, I found the only thing that worked was t...
Overnight Diaper Rash
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on July 28, 2008
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My baby is 12 months and never had any significant diaper rash since he was born and suddenly got a really bad one. He had a bm overnight and woke up with a terrible ...
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- Dr. Smith's diaper rash ointment is the best. If you can't find it at your local pharmacy it is probably behind the counter. Ask the pharmacist. My doctor always re...
- Just to note: Lotriman is an antifungal for yeast rashes, which look like little red bumps with white centers. If you child does not have these bumps, you'd be bette...
- Hi J.! I am the mother of two boys - 28 mths and 10 mths and I have had my fair share of experience with diaper rash. The absolute best thing (recommended by our ped...
