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Diaper Rash
Get an antifungal cream like athlete's foot cream, and mix it in a separate tupperware container with the Desitin Original (the Desitin Creamy doesn't stay ...
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- If it is a yeast infection do Lotrimn (not sure how to spell) and if not, I use only DR. SMITH'S Diaper Ointment. IT IS WONDERFUL. WE use to have blistery type problem...
- Good morning Have you tried womens yeast infection cream? I used it on my boys. Diaper rash is an external yeast infection. Try on a small spot first and see what h...
- Aquaphor - I use that for everything! Nothing else ever has ever worked for me....it's made by Eucerine....kinda pricey - but OH SO WORTH IT!
Rash
I had been using Balmex on her but was told by my pediatrician's office to try Desitin (original not creamy) and to put a teaspoon of baking soda in her ...
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- We have not had diaper rash this severe. When my son (now seven months old & breastfed)) has had it it's always when I've eaten highly acidic foods such as tomato, vi...
- I would take her to the Dr., but you could also look up hives, there are several different variations of prsentations of hives.
- It might be a yest infection. If you can't take her to doc. Get some plan yogurt and run on it. If It id a yest infection you will see a diffance in mins.
Molluscum
Sep 24, 2009 ... I read some other Q&A's on molluscum and some parents like to use desitin original cream to help with the itching. ...
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- S., We have had several years experience with molluscum. My first two children had it. My second one is just about to clear up. I learned from my first one that they a...
- I know this can be worrysome. My son also got them when he was 3. They were on his face around his nose. He only had four at the most. Although, we did not experie...
- I read both of your post and just want to say hang in there Mom. Okay as for the Molluscum- Have you seen a doctor for it? What did they say? My DD had this and it was...
The Best Way to Comfort Diaper Rash
Also look for Desitin Original with Overnight relief. That has saved my little one many times. Could the rash be turning into an infection? ...
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- Hi H., my son had rashes that went away and came back on and off and soon to find out it was a fungal infection so watch out for that. What I did find that helped was...
- I alternate between using the A&D ointment and any white cream like desitin. The desitin treats the irritation and the a&d provides a good protectorate. The best dia...
- apply cornstarch with a cotton ball and use cloth diapers or underwear. It will only take a couple days to clear up if you keep it dry and airy. The diaper rash ointme...
Seeking Advice on Chronic Diaper Rash
We barely ever have rashes since then, but when we do,we put the vasoline on and then use old fashioned desitin original - gobs of it on over the vasoline. ...
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- Change diapers! I had to switch to Seventh Generation diapers with my last baby. All natural and there's no chemicals in them! They're not the prettiest, LOL!! But it ...
- I have used Avalon Organics zinc oxide diaper cream and Waleda Candula Cream (use both daily but not at the same time, flip flop - Avalon overnight) and have never had...
- I just found Triple Paste cream. It's only at Walgreens or CVS and $30.00 for a big tub. BUT my son had a super raw diaper rash and this helped on the first applicatio...
Overnight Diapers and Diaper Doublers
I also use a thick layer of Desitin original on their bottoms before I put them to bed & the diaper lasts the entire 12 hours. It's unbelievable how much a ...
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- I have had much better luck with pampers and at night I go up a size. My son is also 7 months and I am using a 2/3 at night and 2's during the day. It has helped a l...
- We always used luvs they are the best for boys. Good luck V.
- Hi J., We have the same exact problem! It does not matter if we use huggies or pampers. The diapers seem to be a cloth like material, when it gets too full, it se...
Diaper Rash
hi. i've never used the buttpaste but my son is the same way he sleeps so long that he will sometimes get the rash. i love desitin original that is for ...
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- I used to check my kids diapers before I went to bed and change it if it was wet. They rarely woke up.
- if the rash lingers, it is most likely a yeast rash from the moisture. you have to cure the yeast. use a cream like Nysatin (rx) or an over the counter anti fungal c...
- It may be your daughter has a yeast rash instead of a diaper rash - try putting on some lotrimin cream - if it is yeast you should see an improvement within a day or...
Diaper Rash! What Do You Do When Desitin Doesn't Work?
My son had this and the doctor (and a few books) told me to rotate hyprocortizone (1%), lotrimin, and original formula Desitin throughout the day with ...
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- We have done baths with cornstarch to help lessen the rash and I mean cool baths, usually about 90 degrees instead of the usualy 97 or 98 degrees and then pat the baby...
- My son gets this type of rash EVERY time a new tooth comes to surface. Our ped says that teething has nothing to do with it, but I think there's just too much coinced...
- My daughter (15 months old) gets allergic reactions to triple paste, desitin, and even pamper's diapers and any scented wipes...makes things difficult (we have to use ...
Really Bad Diaper Rash
Create your own diaper paste using equal parts of these three things: Mylanta, Desitin (original, not creamy) and Hydrocortisone cream. ...
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- I remember when My kids were that age. My oldest who is now 13 would always get diaper rashes. for her it was cornstarch. It worked wonders and my boys never had any p...
- Hi K., my son was starting to get red and prickly diaper rash, and I could tell when I was wiping him that it hurt. I love Desitin when you need that heavy diaper cre...
- it's a good idea that you stopped the cereal. at 4 mos her system might not have been able to digest it well. As for the rash, I swear by Aquaphor. Slather it on an...
Bad Diaper Rash
clean her with warm soapy water, then gently rinse. my doctor said to blow dry the area with warm (not hot)hair dryer. the apply the desitin original (not ...
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- Let air get at it as much as possible. I would treat it with the "butt paste" that's on the market or there is a destin (sp) overnight formula. High Zinc Oxide is wh...
- Hi A., Every one else has wonderful ideas, but I also found aquafor worked for my daughter when nothing else did. Air as much as possible and instead of wipes I...
- i suggest buying boudreaux's butt paste it is the best u can buy it at any store like target or wal mart. i used it on my daughter and it cleared it up. i work in a...
