Yeast Infection or Impetigo: Aveeno
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Diaper Rash
Asked by K.K. from Detroit
on April 4, 2008
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Does anyone have suggestions how to treat very bad diaper rash?
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- You should see your doctor. It may not be diaper rash at all. Babies can get yeast infections, boys and girls and it looks alot like diaper rash. My nephew use to g...
- if you cant clear up a diaper rash in a day or so with over the counter creams.. then you should go to the dr. a nice warm bath will help clean and soothe her sore ...
- You definately want to see the doctor to make sure it isn't a yeast infection. They are really painful and can get infected if not treated right away. Diaper rashes...
Yeast Rash?
Asked by K.S. from Houston
on March 10, 2008
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So he has a diaper rash and it is not the normal kind and it won't go away. It looks kind of scaley and has definate edges. I don't know what to do about it. Again ...
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- Lotrimin will help clear it up if it is a yeast infection (which it does sound like). Also - go commando! Get a little air on that tush! Diapers are warm, wet plac...
- Are you breastfeeding? If so then eat live culture yogurt. I had to eat some with each of my kids in order to keep the yeast at bay. You can also put lotrimin cream on...
- Air and sunlight are the best - but it doesn't look as though there will be sunshine coming through your central Texas windows today. If it is warm enough in your hou...
Diaper Rash
Asked by S.S. from Omaha
on August 28, 2007
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My son typically has 1 poopy diaper per day. Yesterday he had 5 poopy diapers and 3 today. Not quite diarrhea but really mushy (sorry if thats gross) which started to ...
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- Honestly....Target Brand. My daughter get rashes at leat 2 times a month and Target stuff clears it up within the day. I too tried everything and I love that Target'...
- S., I have a nine month old and have tried many diaper rash ointments, but I stopped when I found Boudreaux's Butt Paste. You can find it at walmart, target, hy-vee....
- Hi S., My son is 18 months and we have had a to use bakeing powder and when you change him use a soft warm wet wash cloth put a little soap and then let him go with ...
Diaper Rash
Asked by K.T. from New York
on May 8, 2009
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My 2 year old daughter has developed a horrible diaper rash and is extremely uncomfortable. It is painful to look at so I could only imagine how she feels. She has n...
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- Hi K., It sounds like she is allergic to the antibiotic she was taking. The same thing happened to my son with a new antibiotic he was taking and his little bottom lo...
- calendula ointment. works wonders. It is healing rather than barrier like most creams. Pharmicist at Edgewood reocommended it. really great. Got it at pharmacy over th...
- It is most likely from the antibiotic. When you have to change her use cotton balls and warm water. Put on whatever rash cream you have. Also try to seeif she will eat...
Diaper Rash
Asked by J.M. from McAllen
on October 10, 2006
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I have a 2 year old who has very sensitive skin. Whenever he has a cough w/ flem he gets diarrhea and the rash begins. His skin is so sensitive that he begins to bleed...
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- Hello J.. My 4 year has semi-sensitive skin. We just went through our first bout of rotavirus. My son had diarrhea and vomiting for over a week, both at the same ti...
- J., my son was extremely prone to diaper rash also. We did EVERYTHING to try to help. He would immediately have sores that would bleed and weep. We could only use o...
- Desitin Creamy formula diaper cream, Boudreaux's Butt Paste, and Pampers Sensitive Skin (no alcohol) wipes are the best! Generously apply the diaper creams. Poor thi...
Diaper Rash
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on April 2, 2008
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I read all the responses to the diaper rash questions previously asked and have a couple of questions. My newborn (13 days old) already has diaper rash. Around her a...
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- My daughter had diaper rash when she was a baby what i did was everytime she did #1 or #2, i would wash her bottom in luke warm water and pat dried the area and then i...
- I like balmex much better and it smells better, let her sit in some warm water in the tub when you are cleaning so it easier to wipe off. Keep putting the cream on her...
- It is normal for the cream to stick that is the whole idea is to keep the poop from touching the skin. Don't worry about getting all the desitin off each time she poo...
Diaper Rash
Asked by M.H. from Chicago
on January 11, 2008
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My baby just got a diaper rash, it's really red and looks bad, I change him often so I don't know how it happened and diaper rash cream doesn't help,any suggestions?
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- It could be a yeast infection. My son has had 3 of them. The skin will get really dry, maybe peely, you could get open sores. Diaper rash cream will worsen the pr...
- I know this sounds bizarre, but it really works. In an iron skillet burn flour just til brown. Apply to babies bottom. I only needed to use it 2x, before my babies bot...
- Hi Mariaelena, I used Desitin on my boys and found it was the only cream that helped and I tried a lot of different things. Also, diaper rashes often occur from teeth...
Diaper Rash
Asked by K.S. from Nashville
on February 15, 2007
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My 8 month old son has a diaper rash that started out in his diaper area but has spread out to the first folds on his legs. They look like little dots and some are ra...
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- K., I have two words for you: butt paste! Its the best stuff in the world! Also, try this recipe for homemade wipes. Half and half baby oil and baby wash with a ...
- My 10 month old daughter recently had a similar presentation of diaper rash. My pediatrician's office told me to put a thin layer of Lotrimin antifugal cream (not the...
- I would probably not use Monistat- I dealt with this a lot when my son has antibiotics he used to always get this askdrsears.com website has a lot on this - here is ...
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.
Diaper Rash
Asked by K.R. from New York
on May 26, 2010
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My one year old has a REALLY bad diaper rash (her 1st bad rash).... What could have caused it, but more importantly what is the BEST treatment? I have A&D and we have...
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- Dear K., My children (5) had the worst diaper rash when they cut certain teeth ( we call them stomach teeth) They usually got bad diarea(spelling?) Years back we used ...
- It could be a yeast infection or fungus. You should take her to the dr if it doesnt get better in a couple of days because neither can be cured with OTC cream
- I just want to back up what other moms have said, TRIPLE PASTE is worth every penny!
