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Help Identifying Illness
... heard of such a thing!!! those 2 boys and the one other boy were put on antibiotics i think. i put antibiotic ointment on my son and all cleared up. ...
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- If it were my children, I would take them to another doctor to get a diagnosis, not try to self-diagnose using the internet/message groups. I wish you luck and hope...
- If it were my child and the Dr told me he had no clue, I would: 1) take them to the ER to find out what it is, to ensure it is not something dangerous. 2) get a new Dr.
- I hope you have taken your children to another doctor. What you described sounds like it could be chicken pox. Please take your kids to another doctor and don't ever s...
Staph Infection
Sounds crazy, but he told us to do everything you are doing and to treat the spots with an antibiotic ointment (Bactroban is preferred) and cover them only ...
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- Years ago I actually had a staph infection on my neck that kept coming back. After 2 rounds of antibiotics with my doctor I went to a dermatologist who gave me an old...
- Staph can be very hard to get rid of. I've had a bunch of friends whose kids have gotten it. One of my coworkers son's got it and his was so bad that the antibiotics w...
- Hi J., We, too, have suffered Staph infections with my little guy who is now 6--he was 4 at the time of his infection. We were habitual with the hibiclens and not ...
Rash Around Mouth That Looks like Impetigo but Isn't
She prescribed antibiotic ointment. She also said if that didn't work, he would need a round of oral antibiotics. She said to avoid using topical steroid ...
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- Hi T.! My 8 mos old son had a pimply rash for a while too - it was patchy red in places with little bumps, some of them white. It looked a little like eczema and a l...
- Hi T., Coconut oil works well on skin issues. K. Loidolt Author, Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living
- Hi T., My youngest had horrible skin problems and eventually got eczema really bad. It started on his face then ended up in several places on his body. I tried everyt...
Bad Diaper Rash While Taking Antibiotics !!
Meanwhile, I'd also ask pediatrician about oatmeal baths and any ointment that he might be able to recommend or prescribe until you can get new antibiotic. ...
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- My son went through the same thing while on antibiotics for ear infections. My Pediatrician said to use the Lotrimum AF twice a day. Use a small amount of the Lotrim...
- The little bumps sound like a yeast infection, which can be the result of the antibiotics. Get a prescription from your doctor for Nystatin. My son had this same type ...
- It sounds like it might be a yeast infection. I cokld mever tell the difference but he certainly could. I'd go to put the diaper creme on and he would scream. Call ...
No Insurance, Need Pediatrician for Daughter's Rash!
Oct 12, 2009 ... I have tried hydrocortisone cream, Desitin, triple antibiotic ointment and even Lotrimin and nothing has helped. ...
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- Care Now is very good, I have had wonderful luck with them. My husband lost his job in June and since I'm self employeed, we qualified for CHIPS. It is not free, but...
- care now is about 70.00 http://www.chipmedicaid.org/
- I don't of any Doctors in that area but you might want to apply for medicaid or chip since you husband has been laid off. You might quailify for it. The economy is ba...
Healing Cracked Nipples
Make an ointment (I usually don't do conventional treatment but this really worked) Combine triple antibiotic ointment with yeast treatment cream (like ...
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- Go to a local health food store and get Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter - it is the best stuff EVER!!! A galpal of mine had the problem you do, she cried during a...
- I went through this as well with both my boys (didn't happen with my daughter, the oldest). Make sure your nipples are completely dry after a feeding, change out brea...
- I only saw one mention of the latch-on as a possible cause of the problem, so I thought I'd just reiterate that, though I'm sure the lactation consultant went over tha...
My Son Has This Green Gunky Stuff in His Eyes
Aug 7, 2009 ... A lot of doctors prescribe antibiotic ointment as a precaution, but I would be careful about taking it because if the pink-eye is viral, ...
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- It sounds like your son has pink eye - very common and very contagious. You will need to get prescription ointment or drops from your pediatrician. It will clear up ...
- wow. late to the party, here, sorry ... sometimes this is just overflow up the tear ducts from his nose if a baby has a stuffy head cold ... generally in our fam...
- A wet, warm washcloth. Using only water, no soap. Gently wash your baby boy's eyes, wiping down. You need to take him to the doctor to see what's causing this, as yo...
Smashed Finger Remedies
I understand not wanting to use oral antibiotics unless necessary, but what about an antibiotic ointment? You can use Neosporin, or dr can prescribe a ...
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- K., comming from a certified manicurist, I would get your son into the doctor. That is not jumping the gun. Super glue works well in most issues but in this issue it d...
- K., Poor little guy! I think that, since his finger is showing signs of infection, you should take him to the doctor. My son scraped the top of one of his fingers and...
- You might try putting something clean in the water for him to play with that will make him want to keep his hand in the water. Or, if he is interested in books, get so...
Natural Remedies for Dog's Ear Infection?
If you use an antibiotic ointment don't be afraid to place it on your finger and put it in the ear canal and squish again. If you dog seems to have a ...
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- I don't know about the ear infection part but as far as the waxy buildup - try Sweet Oil - it's an old remedy for ear wax for humans - I don't know why it wouldn't be ...
- Hi N., unfortunately if your dog has an ear infection, there's nothing else but Vet that will help. Our papillon gets infections, so we had to get a cleaner from the ...
- I clean my dogs ears with hydrogenperoxide on a cotton ball... A. J
Green Discharge from 8 Week Olds Eyes
There is an antibiotic ointment or drops that you can use that will keep the discharge a white color, and personally I would recommend the ointment because ...
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- Hi K., although I can't give you any suggestions I can tell you that my daughter had the yellow discharge from both eyes when she was about 3-4 weeks old. I can't rem...
- HI K., I want you to change your pediatrician immediately. At least get a second opinion. Your daughter needs to be SEEN by a physician right now. Even if you walk in...
- My daughter had the same thing, it sounds like conjunctivitis. Her pediatrician prescribed erythromyacine and it cleared up within a few days. I would get a different ...
