Yeast Infection: Toddler, Lotrimin
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Ear Infection and Antibiotics for 4Yr Old
Asked by M.B. from Toledo
on September 30, 2008
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my daughter was diagnosed with an ear infection last week. doc put her on amoxicillin, the next day she had a rash on her back. so i took her back and she gave her kef...
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- She should be fine but with any broad spectrum antibiotic yeast infections are always possible, not necessarily because of overuse but mostly from our normal flora and...
- Anyone can develop and yeast infection from antibiotics. Make sure she's eating lots of yogurt to help ward off a yeast infection. They always say with antibiotics tha...
- Having been through the ear infection problem for over 9 months before finally seeing an ENT (at my demand) and getting the problem resolved with my youngest I will te...
I Think Candidiasis (Yeast Infection) May Play a Role in My Sons Health
Asked by N.H. from Columbus
on March 12, 2007
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I am worried that since my son has been on alot of antibiotics because of his allergies he may be affected by candidiasis, I looked up his symptoms and was given this ...
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- All of my children have had yeast infections in the past in one form or another because of antibiotic use. What I have found to work the best to prevent it, is that I...
- A yeast infection is just a skin affliction that is normal. It is actually just a fungus and many over the counter medicines work amazingly well. Try using lotrimin po...
- What are the symptoms that are concerning you? Candidiasis (yeast infection) in a child usually presents as a whitish rash inside their mouth and is easily treated!!!...
Seeking Help on Baby Super Sensitive to Urine & Stools/rash/yeast Infection
Asked by A.S. from New York
on November 10, 2008
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I wrote before about a diaper rash and I got a lot of great advices. But bottom line is that my 14 montth old son has been having a diaper rash on and off since he was...
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- My youngest was/is the same and he is now 2.9 and potty training. When he was a baby I always always used a preventative barrier i.e. balmex, a&d, lansinoh, aquapho...
- My daughter had/has the SAME problem. I found rinsing her with water didn't clean her well enough, so some poop still stayed and burned her. I bought the 7th generat...
- I use disposables - but the first thing I thought of when I read your request was switch to cloth diapers. Anything made of natural fibers will help his skin breathe....
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...
Severe Diaper Rash - 18 Month Old Boy
Asked by C.J. from Detroit
on July 25, 2009
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My son has a severe diaper rash. He is 18 months old. It seems to get worse every day for over a week now. His skin is bleeding in several places. I have put diape...
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- My son had severe diaper rash as well, he had blisters almost, an nothing I tried worked. I tried Aquuphor, and anything else my doctor told me and nothing worked. M...
- Call you ped. It may be a yeast infection and if so...he needs an antibiodic cream. My son got one once. Baths with baking soda...helps the itching swelling. A...
- My pediatrician recommended a 3 part concoction. It is equal parts Nivea cream, Milk of Magnesia, and Zinc Oxide (he recommended A+D ointment) We used this on my midd...
13 Month Old Son Has BAD Diaper Rash - Please Help!
Asked by T.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2006
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My 13 month old son has just developed a bad diaper rash. The skin in his diaper area is red and looks swollen even his genitals. He seems to be in A Lot of pain, he...
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- Hi T., I'm so sorry to hear about your son. When my son had a really bad rash similar to what you're describing, our pediatrician told us to get a tube of Balmex and a...
- could it be a food allergy? The best treatment will be to let it air dry... take that diaper off and let him run around naked... it's not fun... put sheets on everyth...
- We used Dr. Smith's ointment on my son when he flared up. As a preventative we actually used the cornstarch baby powder (no talcum powder). That was very effective. ...
15 Month Old with Diarhea
Asked by F.V. from Lancaster
on May 10, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My son had shots on Wednesday including MMR, which gave him a fever of 102.1 yesterday and he was miserable. Today he is better but tonight he had the runs s...
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- Hi Chris, I have always heard to follow the B.R.A.T diet for diarrhea. Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast. Just make sure he gets lots of liquids so he doesn't deh...
- My son 2 1/2 had the stomach virus last week the worst my kdis ever had, however he was also thrwoing up. anyway, if he doesn't want to eat don't worry about it, if h...
- Hi Chris. Well I hope your son is feeling better but if his stomach virus is anything like the one my daughter had about a month and a half ago... he is still sick :( ...
11 Month Old with Thrush and Diaper Rash
Asked by K.H. from Detroit
on November 23, 2008
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I went to the pediatrician on Friday after my daughter had a stubborn diaper rash for 5 days that I suspected was yeast-related. Before I took her to the doctor, we ha...
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- Hi. My daughter was given Nystatin around 2 months old for thrush. The thrush didn't get better with that or the next medicine, Diflucan. I was so frustrated and wor...
- This sounds like Candida. Candida is an overabundance of yeast. Since you are breastfeeding, are you getting a good amount of fresh fruits and vegetables in your...
- I would try Resinol medicated oniment. My nephew is severerly handicapped and is 13 years old and still in diapers. It is the only things that works for him. I also...
17 Month Old with Strange Rash in the Private Area
Asked by D.S. from Dallas
on September 12, 2009
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My nearly 18 month old son has a strange looking rash around his private area. It does not look like a typical diaper rash which he has suffered with in the past. He...
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- def sounds like a yeast infection.. my son had it once and the dr gave us a prescription cream for it that cleared it up within 2 days
- Yep..sounds like yeast infection. Fortunately..super easy to treat! just get some antifungal creme like lotrimin (usually in the foot care section of the store) and ap...
- My doctor recommends the anti-fungal made for women's private parts instead of the foot care product.
Very Dry Skin on Our 4-Month-old Daughter's Face
Asked by L.M. from South Bend
on March 13, 2008
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Our poor baby! She's been having ongoing trouble with skin on her forehead, cheeks, and chin that's so dry that it flakes off and/or gets yellow and crusty. We've been...
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- Hi L., I am a consultant with a company called Arbonne International and we have an herbal and botanical baby line that is pure, safe and beneficial. I have many frien...
- My 6 month old son has had the same problem. Its expensive but triple cream has helped a bit. Do not use triple paste that is for diaper rash but triple cream is for...
- This may sound so basic it's silly but have you tried baby oil gel? It's a gel so it doesn't run into their eyes. My daughter had dry skin on her head (cradle cap). ...
