Lactose-Free: Lotrimin
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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...
Diaper Rash with Bumps?
Asked by T.B. from Jacksonville
on February 14, 2008
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My 21 month old has developed a bad diaper rash today. It is little red bumps and she says it itches. Is this a yeast infection? she does not have a discharge. I use A...
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- My daughter got a yeast infection every time a diaper rash lasted longer than a couple days. You can get Rx cream from the dr. that clears it up in a few days, but yo...
- Hello! I don't know if what your baby has is a yeast infection, but I can tell you what worked best for my daughter. I used Lansinoh (the breast ointment for breast ...
- Hi T., My daughter had the same kind of rash. The Dr. did give me a prescription for vusion & it worked great!.. but I also bought " Triplepaste" from walgreens or cvs...
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...
His Diaper Rash Is Finally Gone!!!!!
Asked by A.S. from San Diego
on November 23, 2009
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Hi guys does anyone have any recommendations for me? My son just turned one and we are still giving him formula with some cows milk in it. We started with whole milk b...
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- A couple of table spoons of baking soda in a shallow bath should do the trick. You can also try calendula cream from the healthfood store or wholefoods - both remedies...
- Hi A., First of all, I am so jealous that you are living in So Cal and are able to stay home. That is my dream as well. Congratulations to you. As far as you...
- His body is reacting to the milk. He may be lactose intolerant. I would get rid of the milk and stick to familiar stuff for awhile. When it clears, you can try it a...
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...
Frequent BM
Asked by K.K. from Los Angeles
on August 19, 2009
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My daughter is 2 days from her 6 month mark. For 3 1/2 days she's had frequent BMs. Usually she goes 2 times a day, max 3. But she's been going almost every time sh...
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- how many BM is she having in a 24hr period? make sure you are documenting all her BM (color, shape, time of BM, time of last feeding etc). you can request to see a GI ...
- Is she teething? My daughter had terrible BMs that left her bottom almost burnt. She would have full diapers every time we changed her. After the tooth came in, her...
- not sure about the BM, but for the diaper rash, use a good diaper cream to get rid of it, such as Weleda (can buy at Whole Foods and does not have toxins). i am not a...
Thanks for All Your Advice!!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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My 5.5 month old daughter has her first sickness--diarrhea since Friday. We took her to urgent care and they said it is probably rotavirus. I just wanted to know if ...
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- I do not know about the Rotavirus but for the diaper rash use Corona ointment. You can get it at any Tractor Supply store, feed store or I have been told that you can...
- I don't know about the virus however my kids always had to use prescriped Diaper rash cream. They were either allergic or the creams didn't work. You might try calling...
- Hi M., I've been there this year with a 2 year old. I have a suggestion to soothe the diaper rash, add baking soda or oatmeal (like Aveeno Oatmeal Bath) to a bath and...
We Have a Pooping Problem! 4 Months
Asked by K.K. from Austin
on July 31, 2009
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My almost 4 month old is BF only so I expect loose stools...I just thought it would start to be less frequent???? He has a BM about 7 to 8 times a day, for a younger ...
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- rice cereal might help the stools. I started my daughter on cereals at around 4 months at her doctors suggestion. Formula might also make a difference. My daughter co...
- Congrats K. on nursing! 7-8 times a day does seem a bit on the frequent side of "average"... if you're wanting to trouble shoot... -first thing I'd look at is your ...
- Triple Paste works wonders for diaper area inflammation. Good luck with those BM's...not fun ;p
11 Month Old Has Had Diarrhea for Almost a Week. HELP!
Asked by K.A. from Enid
on December 31, 2008
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I have a beautiful 11 month old boy who "caught a bug" last week and quickly recovered. However, the diarrhea has remained and his poor little bottom is so raw! The ...
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- Your MD should not allow this to be an ongoing thing. He could give you a prescription for Phenergan Suppository I had that problem with mine and went to the MD with ...
- Hi K., I'm sorry to hear about your baby.. Have you tried boudreaux's butt paste (that is real the name), its diaper rash cream. You can get it at wal-mart, walgreen...
- SATURATE his behind w/ vaseline....EVERYTHING that looks raw...it won't allow anything to touch it-no more stinging!
Bad Diaper Rash That Will Not Go Away
Asked by S.P. from Norfolk
on December 16, 2007
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Hi, I have a son Nicholas who is almost 11 month old. I have breastfed him for almost 10 month and just recently stopped because he started to bite me. And it seems li...
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- Mix equal parts Lotrimin, 1% hydrocortisone and a really thick diaper rash creme like Desitin - I think there's something out there that's thicker than that. It comes ...
- What kind of cream did the doctor give you? I would stop it and go get some MONOSTAT yeast infection cream. Works wonders. S.
- My two oldest would always get really bad rashes. I used to use regular corn starch on them. It seemed to help keep their bottoms drier than using baby powder or cre...
