Milk, Dairy & Formula: 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 ...
Can a Food Allergy Affect Urine?
Asked by A.U. from Dayton
on January 24, 2009
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My five year old has always been very sensitive. Often I eliminate bath soap and use dreft on her laundry. Then everything "clears up" and then I will give in to bubbl...
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- If she has reactions to her clothes from detergents maybe its also affecting her underwear. If she has frequent reactions I would never switch back to regular just bec...
- I agree with the others that it could be a yeast infection. Those can happen with young girls especially because they don't always wipe well. Bubbles can also contri...
- Could it be? I mean, allergies can cause certain affects on humans..even animals. But also, is she getting enough water in her system. Could she have a yeast infection...
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...
Daughter's Skin--rash, Eczema, or Allergy?
Asked by V. from Chicago
on February 1, 2008
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This week my husband and I noticed some (three) circular patches on my daughter's legs. They're about one inch in diameter and kind of red along the outside, looking ...
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- V., I have a question for you. Does your daughter go to a day care? If so it sounds alittle to me like ring worm! But ring worm and eczema do sometimes look the sam...
- My daughter has had exzema since she was a born and every now and then she too gets "rings" on the tops of her feet. We have a prescription strength hydrocortazone fr...
- My son had this a couple of months ago. I was so scared it was ringworm so I took him to the doctor. He has a history of eczema, and the doctor confermed that it was e...
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, ...
Yeast Infection & Diaper Allergy?
Asked by S.P. from Boston
on April 30, 2008
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I have an 8 month old daughter. She has had a yeast infection for about 5 weeks now! I took her to the Dr. at the beginning. When she had the rash for 3 days. He pre...
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- My daughter had a reaction to the cheaper diapers and seems to get a rash very easily. Start by only cleaning her with warm water and white wash clothes. The white...
- Hi S., My name is M. and i have 4 children ages 17, 13, 11, and 7 months. I was unaware that traditional disposable diapers are processed with many chemicals. try c...
- My first child got a rash from store brand diapers so I never tried them with the rest. I stick with pampers, luvs and huggies and don't have a problem.
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...
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...
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...
