Over the Counter (OTC): Lotrimin
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Ringworm
Asked by K.E. from Waco
on April 21, 2010
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I have a 4 month old and i think she has ringworm.i have been treating it for several weeks now with an otc cream, but i fear it's not strong enough. I am going to try...
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- Don't use any more over the counter treatments and definitely do not use Lotrimin. Children and babies have different skin needs than adults and using adult over the ...
- If you have been using an OTC antifingal cream and it is not working then more than likely it is eczema or another skin condition.
- If it is ringworm, use tea tree oil. We had a huge ringworm problem a few years ago b/c I had a cat that had it and we ended up having to give him away before the rin...
5 Month Old Has Ringworm on Arm
Asked by L.R. from Los Angeles
on August 23, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Anyone with experience treating ringworm on a baby? Any advise would be appreciated! Pediatrician recommended Lotrimin AF, but I've read about possible side ...
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- I have three children, two grown now but at one time or another each got ringworm. It's not that uncommong. I treated them with or the younger one with Lotrimin and he...
- Hi L., It's good to ask alot of questions, it just shows you want to do what is best for your baby, creams, or sparys that anti fungal on ring worms, I had one in the ...
- It's common in kids. As a child me and all the other kids had that too. I know it's hard with a baby... but it can itch, and if scratched can get spread. For us, I...
My 16 Month Old Daughter Has a Yeast Infection!
Asked by J.B. from Syracuse
on July 10, 2009
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My daughter had a yeast infection about 3 months ago and they gave her this cream and it cleared right up. they also told me there was something i could buy over the ...
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- Hi J.: As a suggestion, eliminate any dairy, sugar and yeast products that your daughter consumes or you (if you are breastfeeding), as these types of foods build y...
- There is this stuff called Columbia powder. It has anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. That might help, and in the future it might even hel...
- I used to use something called Caldesene (sp?) powder on my kids butts when they were little. I haven't seen it around in a while but it might be something you would w...
Ringworm
Asked by V.S. from San Antonio
on February 29, 2008
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Does anyone out there have any good ideas on how to get rid of ringworm? My 2 year old son has had it in his diaper area for months and months. The only thing my ped...
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- V., Call Danette ____@____.com will be able to help you. Her assistants name is Veronica. The name of her company is North Texas Dynamic Health. She works with a...
- Go to Walgreens or CVS, etc.. ask the pharmacists for Ginsing Violet. It is a dark purple liquid that will absolutely get rid of it fast. I used it on my son, it was v...
- I would get a second opinion. I heard recently of a mom who thought her son had ringworm and it was actually a perforation of some part of his rectum (sorry can't reme...
Athlete's Foot Remedies
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on January 18, 2010
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My hubby suffers from athlete's foot. He won't go to a doctor, so I need some home remedies. He has been changing socks often, using the sprays and lotrimin cream. ...
Baby Yeast Infection
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on September 6, 2006
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My 7 month old son has a yeast infection. I called the doctor and she said that it is because he has diarrhea from his teething and it can cause a yeast infection eas...
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- I would go to the health food store and ask about acidophilus. In adults it will help prevent yeast infections while taking antibiotics. Good luck!
- my son also had one, and no over the counter remedies worked and finally the doctor prescribed I believe nystatin and that wiped it out after about 1-2 weeks. it was s...
- My son had the same problem a while back... His pediatrician also said to use Lotrimin. Didn't seem to work. At this same time, I bought him some baby yogurt calle...
Seeking Advice for Getting Rid of My 6 Month Old's Ringworm
Asked by J. from Atlanta
on October 22, 2006
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Does anyone have a proven effective way of getting rid of ringworm. My 6 month old has a ringworm on is bottom. He got it when he was on antibiotics for a sinus infe...
How Do You Cure a Boy Yeast Infection?
Asked by C.D. from Chicago
on August 16, 2008
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My son is 2 and he has a terrible penile yeast infection. I have been treating it with Lotrimin AF Ultra per my pediatrician for 4 days now and it seems to be clearin...
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- Yeast loves moisture, if you aren't at all bothered by letting him run around naked...it will help. Continue with the lotrimin, but just let him run naked. Even at b...
- I use nystatin cream it is not over the counter so you will have to ask your doctor for it. It works in a day...good luck...
- Yogurt....if he eats yogurt daily, not only will it clear up his infection but if it's a daily part of his diet, he wont have this problem again. If he wont eat yogurt...
Diaper Rash
Asked by B.L. from Tulsa
on September 20, 2007
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Hi... I have a 8 1/2 month old baby girl, she has gotten her fist diaper rash. I change her diapers often but yet she still has one. She was on antibiotics last wee...
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- My daughter also got a bad rash after being on antibiotics. The dr said to let her go without a diaper after we change her and give her a chance to air dry, he also h...
- I have tried every product out there and the only one that really works for my babies is the clear (not pastey) Balmex. It's about $4-$5 per tube. Just be sure it's ...
- My mother in law used monistat on my daughter without my permission. I was furious that she didnt ask me first but it really did work.
5 Month Old with a Recurring Yeast Infection
Asked by C.F. from Los Angeles
on December 11, 2007
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Hi, I was wondering if anyone else had a problem with their babies having a recurring yeast infection? I have a 5 month old baby boy and this is the second time he's h...
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- I definitely agree with the yogurt suggestion. My daughter has eaten plain organic yogurt from 4 months. I don't do yobaby because it has a lot of sugar. Most babies w...
- You may want tot try feeding him YoBaby yogurt in the cup or drink able. If you are breast feeding you can eat more yogurt. You can also buy over the counter Asodolop...
- Yes, if you are breast feeding you might be passing it back and forth. If that's the case, you should talk to your Dr. so you can both get treated & nip it in the bud ...
