Help! Does my daughter have prickly heat rash?

Question

My 8 month old has a red pimply rash around her anus. It has been there for almost 4 days. We came home from beach on Sat. where she may have gotten hot. How do I treat this? Could it be something else? How long will it last? Should I go see our doc? Please help. I'm nervous!!

Answer 1

We use Aquaphor for diaper rash and it works really well. I would try using some sort of diaper rash cream for a couple days and if it doesn't clear up give the pediatrician a call.

Answer 2

diaper rash start using something like desitin on her