Preschooler: Lotrimin
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Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by K.R. from Grand Forks
on July 12, 2009
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I need some serious help. My 15 month DS has a really bad diaper rash that has spread to his genitals. He cries during diaper change (obviously) and I don't know what ...
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- Like the others, I would agree it is likely a yeast infection easily treated with lotrimin. Don't use wipes for a few days, just a wet wash cloth to wipe so it doesn'...
- Lots of cool baths (not too cool, but not too hot, either) and lots of naked time outside! My first hardly ever had diaper rash, and I attribute it to the fact that he...
- It sounds like a yeast rash to me. We never had diaper rash issues here because we used cloth diapers, but I DO know that Desitin is really harsh and most kids react t...
Yeast Infection in 5 Year Old
Asked by P.P. from Chicago
on November 8, 2009
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My lil' princess just ended an antibotic about five days ago and started complaining about her "privates" hurting. I checked it out after her bath and I noticed a lot...
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- Hi P.! Been there with my oldest daugther and it is not pleasant (for either one). In the future, if she has to take antibiotics again have your doctor prescribe nysta...
- Quickly give your child a monts worth of probiotics. Make sure you give them everyday. I am a mom and an herbalist and this has ALWAYS worked well for my kids and cl...
- Get her on a probiotic (Whole Foods, etc) ASAP. This will restore the healthy bacteria which was killed off by the antibiotic and caused the yeast overgrowth. Also, ...
Help with Diaper Rash
Asked by J.D. from Fayetteville
on January 29, 2007
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i have two boys in diapers. they both react badly when i put diaper ointment on them. is it possible that it could be hurting them? i have tried several different bran...
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- Hi I have had the problem with diaper rash on my son it was that he had a bad reaction to the diapers I was using and the only diaper rash cream I could get to work wa...
- I've used both Desitin & Balmex on my little girl. Haven't tried the Boudreaux's Butt Paste, but I've had people recommend it to me before.
- My son get what looks like a diaper rash sometimes, but is a yeast infection. I put some nystatin (sp) cream on the rash and it clears up in less than a day. Hope this...
How to dry up a ringworm in a toddler's mouth?
Asked by M.C. from Tuscaloosa
on March 10, 2008
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if anyone knows anything to dry up a ringworm it would help my daughter,,she sucks her hair and now has a ringworm onn her mouth,,is there anything i can get over the ...
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- I have 2 boys and they have gotten them in the past. We always use althlete foot medicine. Lamisil is what we use for ringworms. You can put it on a q-tip to apply to...
- for the head ringworm buy some betadine and some nizoral (medicated shampoo). dab betadine on ringworm and let sit for 2-3 minutes. wash off then wash hair in nizoral...
- lol, thats just chapped lips from so much moisture , carmex handles it or vaseline.secondly try to stop her from sucking her hair , i seen an article a while back that...
Diaper Rash That Won't Go Away!
Asked by K.P. from Kansas City
on January 29, 2009
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My 23 month old little girl has had a bad diaper rash for about 2 months now. It all started in Dec. when she battled diarrhea for about 3 weeks. I can understand ha...
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- Good Morning K., I am not sure what causes this one either. Zane our 15 mo old gr son is having the same problem. We got his eczema cleared up with Aquaphor ointment, ...
- My poor daughter had the same problem. I was a new mom so I didnt realize that babies could get yeast infections so I was like, "why wont this dang diaper rash go away...
- First of all the lady who said put yogurt on it, I'm pretty sure you're supposed to eat the yogurt for the active cultures in the stomach. Then I'd like to say that f...
Diaper Rash
Asked by A.W. from Atlanta
on October 4, 2006
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I need a good diaper rash remedy. My 8 month old has her first serious diaper rash (I have no idea where it came from). She woke up at 1:00 this morning crying with ...
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- A.--at your local farmers co-op you can find something called bag balm. It us used for udders on cows and various things. I used it when my son was born and it seeme...
- My ped. suggested cleansing the skin with a warm soft wash cloth (never use wipes) then use the plain milk of magnesia and dab on with a cotton ball. Allow to dry and...
- My dr recommended Triple Paste. You can find it at Walgreens or CVS I believe. It's expensive ($10 for 2 oz) but it works great.
Skin Cracks Where Toe Bends!
Asked by K.F. from Detroit
on July 11, 2009
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My daughter has been having problems with the skin cracking at the crease where the toe bends. She has had them in several of them and they have healed. Just wonderi...
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- Make sure she dries her feet well after bathing, swimming, and that she wears socks with her shoes (tennis shoes) to absorb any sweat. You might also want to consid...
- Health food store. Better Health, Whole Foods, etc. Look for first aid topicals. I use Calendula ointment. It heals fast. I'd ask personnel what else, if anything...
- Does she wear flip-flops? My kids and I get those too, but only when we wear flip-flops. We treat with neosporin and a bandage (I like the blister block ones because...
Suggestions on Daughter Who Has Hirschsprungs Disease Now Has Chronic Diarrhea
Asked by W.J. from Louisville
on March 20, 2008
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My 3 y/o daughter has hirschsprungs disease. She had corrective surgery. She now can have bowel movements but it is always diarrhea. It has been 2 years since surgery ...
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- Dear W. J. I am a mom of a 2yr.old little boy name Mason, he actually is trying to help me write this response. Anyway he has severe Eczema which is obviously no where...
- I would try going gluten free for a month and see what happens to her stool, it has changed our lives and healed my sons diarrhea after four and half years of sufferin...
- Chronic diarrhea can be a sign of Celiac Disease -- which is an intolerance to gluten which is found in wheat, barley and rye. Often children with other allergies have...
Ring Worm?
Asked by A.M. from Boise
on November 19, 2011
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So I have question. My boy friends daughter came over today. We get her every weekend. She after dinner shows me her leg. On her upper thigh on back of leg is a perfec...
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- You're over thinking this. Yes, it's ringworm and it's not a big deal. It's not comparable to headlice. Go to the drugstore and get some tenactin. You're done. Ev...
- Yes sounds like ring worm to me. Does it look like the shape of a cheerio? No you don't have to go to the dr. to have it treated. Get Lotrimin cream or anything an...
- Eczema can look like anything & start any time. My sons eczema started at 18 months and is a chronic rash for example & has been diagnosed with a skin biopsy by docto...
Small Patch of Rash
Asked by K.S. from Seattle
on December 10, 2007
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My 2 year old son has a little patch of red, slightly bumpy rash on his skin, in the diaper area. I just thought it was a diaper rash, though it was just a little spo...
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- Yep, my little guy (3mos) had a yeast rash, sounds just like it- stubborn, won't quite go away with regular diaper rash cream- got Nystatin cream (Rx) from dr.- took a...
- Since it is uncommon to get eczema in that area I would bet that it is a yeast infection. Some over the counter Athlete's foot cream will clear it up in a few days. Th...
- Try some tea tree oil - mix a couple drops with jojoba oil or almond oil.
