Hypoallergenic: Lotrimin
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Is It an Allergy Rash, Hypersensitivity or What???
Asked by A.G. from San Francisco
on May 30, 2008
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Hello ladies: I have a 61/2 mos old boy and I'm very concern. He has developed a terrible rash, on his little butt that at this point I'm not sure what it could be. It...
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- We had something similar and ended up switching diapers and diaper creams. We had always used Pampers and A&D Gold with our first daughter and had no problems. Our sec...
- A., I am not sure what to tell you about your little one's rash. However, one of my daycare providers used to use a bed sore cream on severe diaper rashes that wou...
- Hi there. I am an acupuncturist and herbalist and I specialize in the treatment of children. Rashes like this are very common & unfortunately western medicine's only ...
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...
Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
Re-occurring Rash -- Maybe Allergy?
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on March 27, 2008
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My 6 month old has a TERRIBLE reoccurring diaper rash. It is red, inflamed, and sometimes even turns into an open wound. It breaks my heart! He got his first diaper ra...
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- S., I'm a mom of 3 and I agree with everything that has been suggested. The blood test is called a RASP. I am leaning more towards a bad yeast which can be detect...
- ditto to what Sandy said. We had the same problem after Omniceph. Our pedi suggested buying acidolpholus because the amount in yogurt may not be enough to help restore...
- My son (2 y.o)gets rashes from his meds like lots of babies do but afterwards they look terrible & they hurt him... we did all that switching & testing, this & that, ...
Help My Niece Has a 4 Weeks Old Son, and Would like Feedback on the Following...
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on November 20, 2008
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My 20yrs. old, niece just had a son. He's 4 wks old. She is a first time single mom and she takes very good care of him, but she has a few concerns. Please HELP!!!
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- I would go with what the Dr. said. The baby is probably allergic to the soy. I would just get plain milk formula if she has to give the formula. Breastmilk is best ...
- Was she told to put him on the non-allergenic formula? I can't remember what its called but I've heard it smells really bad and is VERY expensive. i agree that she s...
- This sounds very serious! IF the doctor is saying he is allergic to the formula that is best place to start. Definitely keep on tabs on him as well as a record of wh...
Diaper Rash That Wont Go Away. Help!
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on December 5, 2008
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My baby, well he is 18 months old, has had a diaper rash FOREVER! I have tried so many products and nothing seems to work. I took him to the doc 2 times for it. Firs...
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- I'm sure someone else has suggested this, but it could be a fungal yeast infection... ask your doctor, it's very common and easy to cure with lotrimin cream like you'd...
- Hi A., Nothing is worse then an uncomfortable bottom! Did the diaper rash come after his MMR shots? It sounds like a possible food allergy. Not neccesarily the k...
- A., My money would still be on a food allergy. In kids who are toilet trained, a classic sign is a bullseye rash around the anus. But in a diaper wearing babe, diap...
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...
Baffled by So Called Eczema Rash !!!!!
Asked by T.C. from New York
on July 19, 2008
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Hi
I have a 6mth old baby girl and over the past 3wks she has developed a rash on the top of her arm(elbow area). It started out looking like prickle heat and then...
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- Hi, My younger son has eczema flare ups. our pediatritian has recomended a Mustella cream for the summer time since ointments are too thick. I'm also using Aveen...
- My girlfriend experienced the same thing with her son at around the same age. She took him to a holistic doctor in Vermont and the dr. gave him two doses of sulphur a...
- Hi T., My son was born with an eczema rash on his face. Melaleuca has a product that is absolutely terrific for eczema, even for infants. If you'd like a sample and...
Infant Rash on Scalp, Face and on the Tummy
Asked by J.K. from Minneapolis
on July 6, 2009
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Hello! my 2 1/2 month old son has been having some rash on his scalp, cheeks and on the tummy. when he was a month old, he had lot of rash on his cheeks, tummy and bac...
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- Hi J., Our daughter was born with excema on the back of her scalp, on her eye lids, all over her legs and of course the insides of her knees and elbows. She also ...
- It sounds like your little guy might be prone to allergies. It might be worth a trip back to the doctor to talk about that and his diet/formula or your diet if you ar...
- Hi, My daughter had severe red rashes on her cheeks and in the folds of her arms and legs behind knees.My pediatrician told me its eczema and I was asked to use Aqu...
Needed: the Gentlest Wipes for Terrible Diaper Rash
Asked by A.B. from New York
on March 7, 2008
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My 17-month-old daughter has persistent diaper rash. We believe it's partly yeast related -- it all kicked off about four months ago after she was on a course of antib...
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- try huggies extra sensitive baby wipes you can find them in almost all convenent stores and grocery stores they cost about $3.50 but there worth every penny my son had...
- I've always been partial to the Pamper's Sensitive wipes. They come in scented and unscented. I would go with the unscented for your daughter if I were you. Good luck!
- Explain this to the day care provider and supply them with a tupperware bowl full of whatever you want them to use. If your child had an allergy, they would have to co...
