My son has a bad diaper rash. Desitin is not working. I've been using A&D ointment. Is there anything else I can use or do?
Hi
I would take him to the doctor they can probably prescribe an ointment that has something better in it if it is a really bad rash.
Best of Luck!
I would go to the Dr if it's that bad. It might be a yeast rash instead of a regular diaper rash...that may be why Desitin isn't working. If it is yeast, an antifungal cream will clear it up.
Give him some air (give him some diaper-free time...it will feel good and be good for the rash) and see what the Dr says.
Melissa,
I agree with the other two posts but also make sure that before you put on the ointment or desitin that is butt is dry. Diaper rash cream locks out wetness to allow the rash to heal so if the butt is wet all your doing is locking in the wetness from the wipes. I learned this the hard way. After I started pat drying my daughters butt and letting it get some air for about two or three minutes and then put on the ointment, the rash went away quickly. Also change his diaper more frequently than usual. Try it and see if it helps but if it looks like anything other than red or anything like that, I would take him to the doctor. Good luck and keep us updated!
my son's diaper rash got so bad i needed to use TWO prescriptions: one to treat bacteria and one to treat yeast b/c the MD couldn't figure out which one was causing the irritation. not to be an alarmist, but don't wait like i did thinking it would clear up. if it hasn't gotten that bad, try to change the diaper often to avoid having urine sit on the skin, keep the area very dry especially b/w the ointment and the skin since they lock in moisture (patting with a tissue gently is effective). and try to leave the diaper off as much as possible - laughable advice with an infant i know! also, warm baths are the helpful and plan warm water is better than wipes (not convenient but so much better for the skin). i don't use cloth diapers but i actually put a burp cloth UNDER the diaper once thinking that the cotton would feel better again the skin. what a site! my MD recommended loading up on Aquafor to help the healing process and that helped. good luck!
Is it small red bumps, like yeast? It isn't uncommon for a baby to have a yeast infection and the dr will prescribe an antifungal like athlete foot creme. Also I love using Sensicare - or other thick barrier paste I get it @ the hospital since I work there and use it there, but it maybe found for adult incontinence. I agree with the others, make sure the butt is gentle patted dry -- should be with all changes before putting on the diaper.
hi melissa, the first thing to do is to stop using wipes altogether. just water with a soft paper towel or washcloth. you can use regular unscented baby oil - aka mineral oil, to clean the messy ones. there is also a spray by california baby called diaper area calming spray that you can use for the messy ones. but no wipes of any kind. if it is not yeast, give the baby a bath with no soaps, use a handful of baking soda in the water and dont rinse his butt. pat dry very very well, air dry after that. then load on triple paste. there is also a cream called pinxave that i have used, very thick, works really well but very hard to find. if it is yeast, check with the doc, lotrimin af 2x day works great for us. change often and gently. are you breastfeeding? if so, maybe cut out citrus, or if he is eating/drinking citrus. it was always a culprit for us. good luck, deb
Try giving him a warm bath and rinsing his bum with some Cetaphil before the Desitin. (cetaphil is a soap free cleanser I use on my face. super gentle, not expensive.) That's always worked for me on my baby's bad diaper rash.
Also - my daughter will ALWAYS get a diaprt rash if I give her orange juice, but the problem goes away if I water it dow, 50/50.
Oh, and I've heard great things about Bourdoux's Butt Paste, but I've never had to try it.
Call your doc- it's probably yeast!
From an experienced mom and grandma: thoroughly wash at every diaper change with gentle soap and warm water. Pat dry, apply Desitin very heavily. My daughter used Gold Bond powder on her twin's stubborn diaper rash and if all else fails, the doctor has prescription stuff that will work. Good luck.
Try Aquaphor. Apply thickly over clean, dry affected area, and make sure to promptly change the diaper immediately once its soiled, even the tiniest bit wet, until the rash heals. Then continue applying Aquaphor even after it's healed with each change to create a moisture barrier to prevent another rash. Doing that, I can count on one hand the number of rashes my son had and never severe ones. Good luck.
Melissa -
Triple Paste is really thick and works like a charm. Just be sure the area is really dry and then apply a really thick coating of it at each change. Good luck!
- Koren
triple paste. it's the best
If Boudreaux's Butt Paste or Triple Paste (both available over the counter) dont work you can get a prescription from your doctor. Once the rash clears up continue to cover the rash area with vaseline to act as a barrier. This is what has worked for me. Hope this helps.
Soak in tub with Baking Soda.
Layout a bunch of towels and air dry air dry air dry.
If that doesnt work, call your Dr. and they might prescribe Nystatin.
Triple paste is great, as is lotrimin to really zap it.
I used everything at first and once I used Butt Paste it was gone within a few days. I highly recommend Butt Paste above all overs. My Dr. kept recommending Triple Paste, but the Butt Paste cleared it up, I saw improvement in the next diaper change!
Good Luck!!
Triple Paste. It's expensive but it is the best. My son used to ge terrible diaper rash and it is teh only thing that worked. I'd put it on at nite and in the morning it would be gone. You can buy it at Duane Reade.
Good luck!
Next time you change him, make sure the area is clean and completely dry. Then use triple paste- it's the strongest barrier/diaper cream sold in drug stores without Rx. Used on hospitals. Also sold at babies r us. Recommended to me by a neonatologist- and it has always worked for me. I've never needed anything else.
Hi Melissa,
I agreed with everything the other moms said but to intensify the effects of "as much fresh air as possible", I have been drying my son's butt with the warm air flow of the hairdryer. I put it on low airflow and low heat and hold it about 2 feet away. That really helps the butt to dry after you have cleaned it and helps the healing process tremendously.