Eczema & Hives: Lotrimin
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Skin irritation/Rash
Asked by P.E. from Tampa
on August 16, 2006
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My 22 month old son has a rash that is on the fold of his leg where his diaper attaches and it is spreading up on his stomach. It is also on his bottom and on the back...
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- it sounds to me that your son has a yeast infection. my son had the same type of rash for about a week and when it wouldn't clear up with diaper cream or powder i fina...
- Hi, my daughter had something similiar she gets it when she eats something acidy, and she also got it when I was giving her orajel for her teeth. If it is red at first...
- Hi P., Sounds like what my daughter had last Summer while she was still in a diaper. If so, it's fungal and can be treated w/ athlete's foot cream. I showed the rash...
Yeast Infection on Skin - Not Going Away
Asked by C.L. from Cedar Rapids
on May 20, 2011
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My daughter (3) has a spot on the inside of her arm right before it becomes her armpit. It's about the size of a pepperoni (that's actually what we call it lol). Anywa...
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- Can you call the Doc back or maybe your insurance and get a referral to another Dermatologist? I agree a month is too long to wait because sometimes these things can ...
- Try Selson Blue Shampoo I know it works for ringworm. You could also try Tea Tree Oil. Or any OTC product for a yeast infection from athelete's foot to vaginal inf...
- this is my great-grandma's cure for yeast infections...dill pickles. the vinegar in the pickles kills the yeast in your body from the inside out. As long as the person...
Odd Rash on Nipple
Asked by L.J. from Washington DC
on May 28, 2008
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I have a question about a rash my 2 year old son has developed. He has had a few read patches (on his thighs, elbows, and cheeks) that I thought were eczema (I have ...
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- L., Altho it sounds like eczema, it never hurts to have it checked out w/your pediatrician. Esp if it's lasted this long. I wouldn't call it being super worried - I...
- You didn't say what shape, but it sounds like it could be ringworm. Ringworm does not always make the shape of a ring. Also the medication for eczema could make it w...
- Hi L.! I'm no expert, but it sounds a little like scarlet fever. Be on the safe side and call your pediatrician. If it turns out to be nothing, great, but if n...
Rash with Swim Diaper
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on August 2, 2010
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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 w...
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- You can try reusable swim diapers?
- 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...
- 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 ...
Rash on Breast
Asked by L.M. from New York
on October 21, 2011
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Hi quick question moms - I have a rash on one breast it is itchy and a little red and slightly bumpy. It is not on the nipple, just the side of the breast. I'm bf'ing...
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- I had a rash like that, that started when I was BFing. Since then, I've gotten it a couple more times. I also eventually used hydrocortisone cream on it. It took a ver...
- If it is a yeast infection I think you can use some Selsom Blue(shampoo) on it overnight while you sleep to clear it up.
- try eating a lot of yogurt....might help.....
23 Month Old Has a Rash -No Other Symptoms??
Asked by J.D. from New York
on July 6, 2010
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Hi girls. About 2 weeks ago, my daughter developed a "rash" - a bunch of little, itty bitty bumps mostly all over. They didn't seem to bother her and she seemed per...
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- I am so very glad to read this post this morning! My son has a rash that started just over two weeks ago, no fever before or during the rash or other symptoms. After r...
- Rashes are best diagnosed visually, so I would relax and trust your doctor. If other symptoms arise or the treatment is not working then go from there. it can take a...
- two of my children have eczema and it comes up in some places as a rash (but it is raised) and in others as big dry blotches. It could be that. 1% hydro cortisone cr...
4 Year Old Potty Trained W/diaper Rash????
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on December 19, 2009
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My son has allergies and sensitve skin.
He has gotten some pretty nastey diaper rashes in the past.
He's been potty trained for almost 2 years.
But frequently he co...
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- Try a cream for a fungal infection, like Lotrimin (Yes you can get a fungal infection anywhere it is moist, like down there). One of my children had something very mu...
- The symptoms sound like a food allergy; it would be worth doing some research, in my opinion. www.allergykids.com is a good starting point. Hope this helps. Poor littl...
- My son used to get a reaction like this to orange juice. Also Charmin toilet paper has too much perfume in it for us to tolerate. A & D ointment helps heal chafed skin...
Seeking Pediatric Dermatologist or Advice in Lower Merion
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on May 27, 2007
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My 6 1/2 yo daughter has recurrent vaginal irritation and I need some advice. There is redness and itching. Her pediatricians just tell us to use a 'lotrimin' cream ...
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- I would give my OBG a call and find out how you should treat this-it is common in some children. My oldest daughter is 12 and we found out when she was 5 that certain ...
- I took my son to Skin Smart Dermatology in Wyndmoor ###-###-####). We saw Brenda Black and she was wonderful! My son was having huge diaper issues and she worked wit...
- You might consider trying to reduce the number of unnecessary chemicals your daughter is exposed to in her hygeine routine. You can do this by buying natural shampoos/...
Nasty Diaper Rash
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on August 6, 2009
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My two year old son has a dipaer rash for about a week now. It started out red, but is now bumpy and raised and seems to be spreading. He has had rashes before (he doe...
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- I use only Melaleuca products in my home (all green and safe..and less expensive than store brands) and for rashes like that Dermatin and Renew will work GREAT!! Rene...
- It's probably worth a call to the doctor. My doctor always told me to put Lotrimin on first and then A&D Ointment on top at each diaper change. Could be that Monista...
- I struggle with rashes with my son and my doc said to use a thin layer Lotrimin(generic) with the highest zinc (40%) cream I could find to seal out the moisture over t...
Yeast Diaper Rash
Asked by T.M. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2008
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Has anyone had any luck with home remedies for yeast diaper rash? We have been battling one for my 13month old daughter since she was 9 months old? Have you tried po...
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- Hi I have always used the genneric form of Lotermim and that has alway work on both of my children and that is all I ever use.
- My doctor told me to mix equal parts lotrimin, desitin and hydracortizone. It works wonders!
- my daughter had several yeast infections and I used acidolphilus, just mixed it into yogurt, which is also good. I also cut out sugars and juice and I washed her bott...
