Activities: Infant, Hydrocortisone

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Baby Has a Terrible Diaper Rash...

I am wondering if anyone has a good cure for diaper rash. I am trying to allow my baby's bottom to get air, applying Balmex, and changing him frequently. I am seeing a little improvement. His bottom is very red and was bleeding a little due to it being so raw. He is in a lot of pain...poor little guy! Thanks for you ideas in advance! :)

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Bug Bites on Baby

My daughter and I were attacked by mosquitoes this past weekend. I managed...

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Acid Mantle (Cream Mixed with Hydrocortisone) - Is It Safe?

I have a 15 month old son who has extremely sensitive skin and had horrible ezcema (sp?) since he was an infant. We found out that it was mostly caused by an allergy to pet dander so we had to give up our pug. Well, we have been using a prescription cream on him called A-Mantle since he was about 6 months old that our Pediatric Allergist prescribed (who is associated with CHOP). This cream is a hydrocortisone mixed with some other type of cream. We use it on him practically every single day (since he still has ezcema). I specifically...

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Infant with Exzema

My brothers son has really bad exzema. He is seven month old. She is still...