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Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
Severe Diaper Rash
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 11, 2007
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Moms - I need your help! My son cannot wear Pampers pull-ups and when he does he breaks out into severe diaper rash and it looks awful! I have told his teachers, man...
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- Your case sounds like it might be an allergic reaction, but in most cases a sever diaper rash is actually a yeast infection (yes, I know that sounds bizarre, but my pe...
- Try Boudreaux's Butt Paste (funny name...serious diaper rash relief!) It's available at your local pharmacy, or Wal-Mart/Target retailers. Good luck!
- Take his diaper off and let him run around in the buff as much as you can. You can put a pad under him in his bed so that he can sleep in the buff. The more air that...
When Nystatin Doesn't Work??
Asked by W.H. from Houston
on May 6, 2010
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My son had an ear infection and was prescribe an oral antibiotic. As a result, he received a yeast rash. Over a week ago, I called my doctor and she called in a scrip...
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- Have you tried the creams for yeast infections? A friend of mine swore by Monistat. I've also heard one mom say that her doctor refers to a combo of Desitin and Moni...
- I don't know if this is something to do without consulting the doctor first, but when my son (4 mo.) had a yeast infection along with a flare-up of eczema our pediatri...
- Hello, I don't know alot about eczema but when my son has bad diaper rash we stop the diaper creams and use cornstarch powder. It helps overnight in terms of redness...
Switching Formula....a Strange rash...and Baby Dandruff???
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on October 23, 2006
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I have 2 questions. The first pertains to switching formula. I previously asked about brands and types of formulas to add into my 5 mo old's breastfed diet. I was givi...
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- #1 - Don't know...I'll let someone else catch that one. #1 - It's probably a rash and the very best thing that you can do for him is fresh air. Lay out some changin...
- A. I am a dermatology PA so I hope I can help. His diaper rash sounds like it may be an infection with candida, which is a common pathogen for diaper dermatitis. Ke...
- A., we use Melaleuca products which take care of all your situations. The yeast is best treated with one of our bath bars(which have tea tree oil in them - kills bac...
Best Diaper Rash Cream and Baby Wipes?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 20, 2008
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My 17 mo. old developed a diaper rash yesterday. He rarely gets a rash, but when he does, they're bad. He usually onlt gets a rash if he has diarrhea, which he doesn...
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- I did in home child care for 17 years and went through A LOT of diaper creams. I found over the years that Dr. Smiths is the best I could have ever found. I had a litt...
- My son had the same problem, and then I realized he was allergic to Pamper's. I switched diapers, and the rash all but dissapeared, then pne day, he got a rash, and t...
- We have found that Triple Paste works very well for our son. It was recommended to us by my bro-in-law who is a pediatric nurse. He said they use it on the babies at...
Diaper Rash Cream
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on February 13, 2008
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I know my daughter is only 2 weeks old. But I was wondering what do you consider the best diaper rash cream? Why? I have been using different ones just to see how her ...
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- Sometimes, you will find that NOTHING works. When they have awful diarrhea and it blisters their little bottom. My ped told me about what he called "miracle cream". ...
- Vaseline-it's the best and I have always used it as a preventative on my babies and none of them(I have 3) have ever gotten a diaper rash. It's cheap, easy and very d...
- My daughter has very sensitive skin since she was born. I've tried all different types of diaper creams. The only ones that work for us are Balmex and Dr. Smiths. N...
Diaper Rash
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on June 20, 2008
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What is the best way to deal with diaper rash? How and when should i transition to a sippy cup.
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- I agree Aquaphor works great, but if it is bleeding then I would call your doctor for a prescription. It is always nice to have it around just in case you need it. I ...
- dr smiths! it seems pretty expensive when you see how small the little container is but it lasts forever! its a miracle worker!! my sons neonatologist in the nicu reco...
- I use pure corn starch.
Could It Be Diaper Rash or Something Else?
Asked by E.C. from Syracuse
on June 18, 2011
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My 15 month old has a rash in the area immeidate around his anus. It's no where else on his bum. Could it be diaper rash? It's very red, but it doesn't seem to both...
Diaper Rash
Asked by C.C. from Austin
on April 28, 2008
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Usually when my daughter has diaper rash we use balmex and baby powder. I was wondering if we need to use the baby powder in addition to the balmex. Is it better to u...
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- Okay you guys - baby powder is on the DIRTY DOZEN - the 12 top of the list toxic products on the market!!! I shop at www.melaleuca.com for everything for my home - a ...
- I agree airing out is best. Mixing the two couldn't hurt. I have done that in the past. I use triple paste (target..kinda pricey) but that stuff works!! I also found i...
- I've always just used Boudreaux Butt Paste. It seems to work better than the other diaper cremes for us. I've never used baby powder. Sometimes when a rash was pa...
Diaper Rash
Asked by C.D. from Dallas
on October 19, 2007
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Hi moms my son has a serious reaction to omnicef he gets really bad diahrea, then he gets extreme diaper rash. We try everything, and it burns get so red. We went to...
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- Hi, my name is J. and I am a mother of 2 boys. My youngest is 9 1/2 mos old and just recently started having cases of Diaper Rash. My husband and I read online that ...
- My daughter just had a bad yeast infection. Baking solda baths and OTC Lotrimin AF. Cleared up in 2 days.
- C., Here are a couple of ideas to try. 1. I agree with the previous post. Try some OTC Lotrimin and put on every diaper change. 2. I also would try after a di...
