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Diaper Rash That Wont Go Away. Help!
Asked by A.M. from Santa Barbara
on December 5, 2008
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My baby, well he is 18 months old, has had a diaper rash FOREVER! I have tried so many products and nothing seems to work. I took him to the doc 2 times for it. Firs...
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- I'm sure someone else has suggested this, but it could be a fungal yeast infection... ask your doctor, it's very common and easy to cure with lotrimin cream like you'd...
- Hi A., Nothing is worse then an uncomfortable bottom! Did the diaper rash come after his MMR shots? It sounds like a possible food allergy. Not neccesarily the k...
- A., My money would still be on a food allergy. In kids who are toilet trained, a classic sign is a bullseye rash around the anus. But in a diaper wearing babe, diap...
Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by K.R. from Grand Forks
on July 12, 2009
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I need some serious help. My 15 month DS has a really bad diaper rash that has spread to his genitals. He cries during diaper change (obviously) and I don't know what ...
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- Like the others, I would agree it is likely a yeast infection easily treated with lotrimin. Don't use wipes for a few days, just a wet wash cloth to wipe so it doesn'...
- Lots of cool baths (not too cool, but not too hot, either) and lots of naked time outside! My first hardly ever had diaper rash, and I attribute it to the fact that he...
- It sounds like a yeast rash to me. We never had diaper rash issues here because we used cloth diapers, but I DO know that Desitin is really harsh and most kids react t...
What Should I Do for Diaper Rash?
Asked by D.K. from San Francisco
on December 19, 2008
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I think my 2 month old son has some diaper rash on the inside of his thighs and his lower stomach above his diaper. I have never seen or felt diaper rash so I'm not su...
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- D., It sounds like what my son had and I had to bring him to the Dr. It ended up being a yeast infection. But the one thing you said about bumpy and feels leathery ...
- triplepaste it dosent get better!! I dont know where you live but I got mine from a dermatologist in San Ramon. ###-###-####
- I also get triple paste ( by summers laboratories) at Target. Kinda pricey at $7.50/2 oz but it works like a charm in one application! When my son does not have a ra...
Severe Diaper Rash!
Asked by C.M. from Toledo
on April 15, 2009
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My 12 month old developed a really bad diaper rash that has some bloody spots. What would be the best ointment to put on it. I feel really bad her bottom is so sore. ...
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- My daughter gets severe diaper rash when she's sick. It's no fun that's for sure. First thing you need to do is stop using wipes. You can use a washcloth with warm wat...
- Has she been on antibiotics lately? Even if it's a no, she could have a yeast infection. A prescription from the doc is all that will help it. The only time my son got...
- Hi, don't know if it's the same thing or not, but my daughter used to get really bad diaper rash. It had little red bumps and red areas and sometimes looked almost ra...
Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by J.H. from Billings
on March 16, 2009
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My son has the worst diaper rash I have ever seen, and I am having a hard time getting it to clear up. I have soaked him in the bath, used 2 different types of diaper ...
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- My daughter used to get that too. I would just try and let it dry out by having her not where a diaper for few hours. We did have some accidents but it seemed to work.
- Read this article from my pediatrician's website---I think you will either find remedies or determine if a visit to the doctor is necessary. http://stapleton.pediat...
- Poor little guy! You may want to have him checked out by his pediatrician. He may have a yeast infection. That happened to my older son when he was a baby and I was su...
Horrible Diaper Rash
Asked by M.C. from Rockford
on March 8, 2009
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My son has had diarreha (sp??) for 3 days now and his butt is so red and sore. Yes, he's been to the dr. Does anyone have any tips on relieving the pain or getting ...
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- Try triple paste as the diaper cream. It worked really well for us. Some other tips, wash with water at diaper changes and let him bottom air dry. Try to avoid baby...
- Triple Paste is great stuff! You might also try skipping the wipes altogether. Wipe off with a damp paper towel and rinse in the sink. Let him airdry and play witho...
- Triple paste is great! You may also need an anti-fungal ointment if it is really bad.
Diaper Rash with Constant Pooping - Diet Related?
Asked by E.W. from San Francisco
on February 9, 2009
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My 11 month old son has had a pretty bad diaper rash for a few weeks now - it gets better, then gets worse on a daily basis. It's gotten so bad his poor butt was entir...
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- I think that is a bit much and the rash could be a food allergy. If you are giving him citrus fruit that may be it. I would give him only rice cereal for a few days an...
- My little one is 10 1/2 months. He was diagnosed with yeast infection type diaper rash. This is when the rash has red bumps instead of bright red "areas". If yours is ...
- Stop the baby powder, and use butt paste, 1/3 desitin, 1/3 A&D and 1/3 % hydrocortisone cream. Apply to a clean dry bottom after each diaper change and you should see ...
Can Formula Cause Diaper Rash for a Breastfed Baby?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I've breastfed my baby since birth but he's beginning to lose interest and not gaining weight as well. So, I've been supplementing with some formula after I nurse him...
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- Hi A., We had the opposite affect with our son when he was a newborn. The breast milk made his BM to be so watery and it made the worst little rash on his bottom t...
- Most diaper rashes have nothing to do with formula; however, it is possible. Here is a list of the types of diaper rashes: Chafing dermatitis. Also known as frictio...
- If you think it is the formula than try another brand or type (like soy ). Once the rash clears up go back to the original type. If another rash develops, you know it'...
Diaper Rash!
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on December 17, 2008
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Aaah! Our 10mo. old daughter has finally gotten her first bout of diaper rash and it's AWFUL!!! All of a sudden just appeared today when it was fine only a few hours...
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- Ouch! So sorry for you and your baby girl. I don't have time to read the other responses, so I'm sorry if I repeat! My cousin's daughter had super sensitive skin and s...
- My oldest used to get really bad rashes. The only thing that would work was Aquaphor. It is amazing stuff. You can find it by the lotions at most drug stores and Targe...
- You have had a great response - I have to add my 2cents. I would take a warm soft wash cloth and pat her down. I have always used Boudreaux's Butt Paste for my son's...
My Son Has Diaper Rash
Asked by L.J. from Fresno
on November 27, 2006
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My son gets diaper rash quite often and i have tried everything out there, from creams to powders and he still gets them bad. Is there anything else that will help???
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- I used corstarch on my daughter. I found when I used desitin it made her raw and she hurt. I would let her take a warm bath and put cornstarch on her bum.
- Go to Walgreens and get a powder called "Caldesine"...not sure if the spelling is right but it comes in a pink bottle and as far as I know Walgreens is the only place ...
- corn starch in the diaper works wonders. I used it for a whole year on my daughters. just make sure that when you bath them you get the old stuff off! are you giving h...
