I've used all the regular creams and pastes on him. It's not bleeding or itchy, but it very red and bumpy. Poor little guy. Anyone know of something stronger?
2007-07-08 17:03:09 · 7 answers · asked by LittleMomma 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
My daughter had a horrible one when she was a baby, and I too tried everything. Then my pediatrician told me to mix cornstarch and vaseline together unill it forms kind of a paste. Rub that on the rash. Everytime you change him clean the area with a cloth dampened in warm water, the reapply the paste. He'll get immediate relief and it will heal very quickly. I still make this stuff even now for heat rashes, etc. It's like a magic cure all for skin rashes. I hope it's gone quickly for him!!! Good luck.
2007-07-08 17:43:04 · answer #1 · answered by debijs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sounds like a yeast infection, not a diaper rash. If you take him to the doctor you will probably get a prescription for niacin. You can also try an over-the-counter like monistat.
If this has persisted for a while, it may be an allergy to the diapers, if you use disposables. You know how there are beads in disposable diapers that turn to gel when wet? This is a synthetic chemical and many infants are allergic. Try switching to a different brand of diaper, or use cloth. Cotton diapers can compound the rash if it's not an allergy, so try a fleece diaper. Fleece wicks moisture away from the skin. Something like this may do the trick:
http://www.envirobabystore.com/displayProductDocument.hg?productId=47&categoryId=11.
If you're already using cloth diapers and the rash is not a yeast infection, it may be a chemical burn caused by your laundry detergent.
2007-07-09 00:12:45 · answer #2 · answered by ryet_grrrl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi, when my daughter was a baby i used Penatin (spelling?) cream and if that didnt work I went to the doctor and got a prescription. Hope this helped
2007-07-09 00:10:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My daughter was allergic to her disposable diapers. Maybe its not diaper rash but an allergic reaction?
2007-07-09 00:34:06 · answer #4 · answered by deb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there,
A perfect cream for nappy rash is 'Bepanthen', it IS THE BEST. check website below!
2007-07-09 00:12:08 · answer #5 · answered by Tess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lanolin worked for our kids
2007-07-09 00:08:22 · answer #6 · answered by xchris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
baby powder.
2007-07-09 00:05:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋