Diaper rash and nothing is working?

Question

Hi my daughter has a really bad diaper rash and i have been using A+D ointment, and baby powder, Aveeno and balmex and everything out there that they have and it is not working! I need help does any one out there have any suggestions.

Answer 1

I have a daughter how suffered really badly with nappy rash and to make matters worse all of the shop/chemist brought ointments that I got she reacted badly to them, bad enough that she has been hospitalised a couple of times and we nearly lost her one time. Our local doctor told us to try corn flour/corn starch. Just dust it thickly over the nappy rash and leave it. Wash the area properly, every time you change her and then when dry dust her again. Its like magic 24hours and nothing...not expensive at all. REALLY worth a go and fantastic on adults as well who has problems with heat rash to. IT IS THE ONLY THING THAT IS USED IN THIS HOUSE and not only for nappy rash. Good luck.

Answer 2

Yes...do without the baby powder cause that keeps things dry, a bit too dry to clear it up. I've always used a mix of diaper rash ointment, and vaseline...kinda smear it all together, on the red area, but dont use any powders......and within no more than a day, it was cleared up, and also, even when it's gone, still continue to use the diaper ointment for just a day or so...it'll get the skins toughness regulated. I have 3 kids, trust me!! Oh, and have been a stay at home dad too!!

Answer 3

This works for my 11 month old. Get an clean blanket, lay her down on it after you take her diaper off and let her butt air dry. Do this for about 20 mins at an time. 3-4 times an day. It will help with the diaper rash. Also it might be the diaper to. Change diaper brands. Also do not use diaper wipes that are scented. That will make thing worse because of the perfumes in it..

Answer 4

You also might try leaving the area exposed to air a little longer after changing..maybe keep her in a relatively pee-proof confined area for about a half an hour before diapering her up again. Make sure that when you do change her, the area is completely dry before you put a new diaper on. If you wipe (especially with moisturizing wipes) and then put any sort of petroleum or oil-based ointment on while the area is still wet, the oil will lock the water in next to the skin.

Answer 5

My son rarely gets rashes, but when he does it's always been from teething related diarrhea (and those few rashes have been BAD). As long as he's still having diarrhea it'll be pretty hard to get rid of it with regular creams. My doctor recommended using Lotramin AF 3x daily (I'd do morning, before afternoon nap, and before bed), and at all the diaper changes in between those use a cotton ball with some Maalox on it (sounds weird, but it's really soothing). It really helped keep things under control, and as soon as the diarrhea went away the rash healed quickly. I've used that remedy 3 times and it's worked really well. I used to call my dr each time to get his 'ok' to use it, but now whenever I see diarrhea coming I know to start it quickly. Good luck :-)

Answer 6

Their are lots of reasons a diaper rash can be caused. It could be the diaper; parents not changing the baby in time, some type of allergic reaction to the ointment/baby powder/diaper. I would talk to a local pharmacist or see a doctor to find out if their are any options/smiler cases to get this diaper rash over with. Please read the following to get a better idea on how to treat the diaper rash.

Thanks,

Randy

Answer 7

Try putting her down for a nap with out a diaper. and when you change her let the area dry completely. Change her the second she is wet, the main thing is to keep that area dry try not to use so many ointments they could be making it worse. If it dose not improve soon. Take her to the doctor she may have a yeast infection or some thing.

Answer 8

When a diaper rash becomes very red and bold and doesn't respond to usual treatment it might be infected with yeast, so give your daughter a bath in her rash areas with water and vinegar ( 1 gallon/2tablespoons) 2 times a day and use a cream like micostatin plus the usual treatment.

Answer 9

My daycare provider suggested Triple Paste. It's available without a prescription but they keep it behind the pharmacy counter so you will have to ask the pharmacist. It works miracles for diaper rash.

I'm also in agreement with the other people who advised to keep the area as dry as possible and switch to an unscented baby wipe, or just use a soft baby washcloth with mild soap to clean a messy diaper.

Answer 10

I used to use Balmex, Desitin, etc. and i threw them all away after I used Boudreaux's Butt Paste. Its thick so it stays on and it works awesome. You can get it almost anywhere you buy any other kind of diaper rash cream. If that still doesnt work, take her to the doctor and they will give you a perscription cream. Good luck!