Sensitive Skin: Lotrimin
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Skin irritation/Rash
Asked by P.E. from Tampa
on August 16, 2006
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My 22 month old son has a rash that is on the fold of his leg where his diaper attaches and it is spreading up on his stomach. It is also on his bottom and on the back...
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- it sounds to me that your son has a yeast infection. my son had the same type of rash for about a week and when it wouldn't clear up with diaper cream or powder i fina...
- Hi, my daughter had something similiar she gets it when she eats something acidy, and she also got it when I was giving her orajel for her teeth. If it is red at first...
- Hi P., Sounds like what my daughter had last Summer while she was still in a diaper. If so, it's fungal and can be treated w/ athlete's foot cream. I showed the rash...
Seeking Pediatric Dermatologist or Advice in Lower Merion
Asked by A.G. from Philadelphia
on May 27, 2007
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My 6 1/2 yo daughter has recurrent vaginal irritation and I need some advice. There is redness and itching. Her pediatricians just tell us to use a 'lotrimin' cream ...
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- I would give my OBG a call and find out how you should treat this-it is common in some children. My oldest daughter is 12 and we found out when she was 5 that certain ...
- I took my son to Skin Smart Dermatology in Wyndmoor ###-###-####). We saw Brenda Black and she was wonderful! My son was having huge diaper issues and she worked wit...
- You might consider trying to reduce the number of unnecessary chemicals your daughter is exposed to in her hygeine routine. You can do this by buying natural shampoos/...
Horrible Dry Feet
Asked by A.S. from Lubbock
on September 25, 2009
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Hi ladies1I have really really dry skin on my feet.They are so bad that they crack and bleed.I was wondering if any of you have had the same problem and what you have ...
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- my feet were never quite this bad. Makes me think you also have an allergy going on and need more than foot cream. Have you seen a doc or tried lotrimin AF from the ...
- A.! I have awesome products for you! My products are botanically based, ph correct, hypoallergenic, dermatologist tested, contains no animal products or by-product...
- You might want to get weekly pedicures for a few weeks this will help get all the dry skin off. Then start going every two weeks. In between visits use lots of cream...
Feet and Hands Peeling
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on July 2, 2008
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when i was little i had this happen also but its been years and i remember how much it hurt! the bottom of my feet have begun peeling and the skin that is now exposed ...
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- Hi E., My daugther has this problem. At first she had sores all over her body and her feel and hands were peeling. After six doctors visits and then to the Vanderbu...
- It could be some type of fungus. Prob'ly should have a Dr. look at it (or you could just buy some Lotrimin-type cream and try it, yourself). Other over-the-counter c...
- run to the store and buy some Gold Bond Ultimate HEALING lotion (http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=138145&catid=10307) i hope you get better!
Nasty Diaper Rash
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on August 6, 2009
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My two year old son has a dipaer rash for about a week now. It started out red, but is now bumpy and raised and seems to be spreading. He has had rashes before (he doe...
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- I use only Melaleuca products in my home (all green and safe..and less expensive than store brands) and for rashes like that Dermatin and Renew will work GREAT!! Rene...
- It's probably worth a call to the doctor. My doctor always told me to put Lotrimin on first and then A&D Ointment on top at each diaper change. Could be that Monista...
- I struggle with rashes with my son and my doc said to use a thin layer Lotrimin(generic) with the highest zinc (40%) cream I could find to seal out the moisture over t...
4 Year Old Potty Trained W/diaper Rash????
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on December 19, 2009
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My son has allergies and sensitve skin.
He has gotten some pretty nastey diaper rashes in the past.
He's been potty trained for almost 2 years.
But frequently he co...
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- Try a cream for a fungal infection, like Lotrimin (Yes you can get a fungal infection anywhere it is moist, like down there). One of my children had something very mu...
- The symptoms sound like a food allergy; it would be worth doing some research, in my opinion. www.allergykids.com is a good starting point. Hope this helps. Poor littl...
- My son used to get a reaction like this to orange juice. Also Charmin toilet paper has too much perfume in it for us to tolerate. A & D ointment helps heal chafed skin...
Diaper Rash vs Yeast Infection
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on May 23, 2007
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How can you tell the difference? My daughter hasn't ever suffered with either, but she suddenly has a rash that won't go away -- no matter how I treat it. Advice?
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- M., Like Maggie said, a yeast infection tends to start out looking more like pimples on the bottom. It can progress from there. If you suspect yeast Lotrimin AF or Gy...
- If it's a diaper rash that's hard to treat, try using the Triple Paste medicated ointment they sell at the Super Walmart and Walgreens. (Cheaper at Walmart though) ...
- Yeast infections will cause her to burn when she urinates (so she may cry when she pees), it can get bumpy and blistery. If it doesn't seem to bother her, it may be...
Personal Care
Asked by S.H. from Fort Smith
on December 14, 2010
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Moms, do any of you have this problem...my underarms itch to death? It doesn't matter if I shave them everyday or if I skip a couple days, if I use spray deodorant or...
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- When I switched to a deodorant (NOT antiperspirant, this lessened for me), I do still get dry sometimes, but it is so much better.
- I think it is stretching it to think you have cancer because of your deoderant products. If you look at the big picture.....everything everywhere has some negative ef...
- Holy smokes - YES!!! So glad to hear I'm not alone on this one. I did have a doctor tell me once that it might be a fungal issue due to it being an area that had...
Yeast Diaper Rash
Asked by T.M. from Minneapolis
on April 16, 2008
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Has anyone had any luck with home remedies for yeast diaper rash? We have been battling one for my 13month old daughter since she was 9 months old? Have you tried po...
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- Hi I have always used the genneric form of Lotermim and that has alway work on both of my children and that is all I ever use.
- My doctor told me to mix equal parts lotrimin, desitin and hydracortizone. It works wonders!
- my daughter had several yeast infections and I used acidolphilus, just mixed it into yogurt, which is also good. I also cut out sugars and juice and I washed her bott...
3 Yr. Old Vaginal Itching
Asked by J.P. from Salt Lake City
on August 25, 2008
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My daughter has had vaginal itching off and on for about a month. I took her to the doc. a few weeks ago and the doc said that it was probably due to bubble baths or p...
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- Have her tested for a yeast infection. My daughter actually got strep infection down there when she was four and it took me speaking up for them to test her again. ...
- I would suggest using toddler wipes when she goes to the bathroom instead of toilet paper. If the doctor doesn't find an infection or something that has a treatment, a...
- My doctor suggested for my girls to have them soak in a vinegar bath. Put about a 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of vinegar in their bath water and let them soak in it. He told ...
