DIAPER RASH! Why won't it go away? My lil man is in pain, and I've done everything!?

Question

I've tried Vaseline and different diaper rash creams and baby powder and nothing is helping! He has a blister on the side of his 'area' and his butt is so red. I change him the second he needs it, and let him kind of air out for a few minutes, but he just screams and cries and it breaks my heart. He was crying so hard the last time I changed him that his little fist was shaking.. I just cried with him.. what can I do? He's 13 months and has been on whole milk for two months. He had the 'milk rash' for a few days, but it cleared up.. can it just come back?

Answer 1

It sounds like he has a yeast infection. Boy babies can get them too! Go to the store and get the cream that is for jock itch and athletes feet. Put a small coating on the area twice to three times a day and it will be gone in a couple of days! Hope your little guy gets better soon!

Answer 2

First keep doing everything your doing and make sure he is dry before putting a new diaper on him AND try the "triple attack on diaper rash" method. Get one tube each of (1) a zinc based cream (2) an antifungal cream like Lotrimin (3) a 1% hydrocortisone cream. Apply each at seperate diaper changes in series. Use (1) on the first change then (2) on the next then (3) on the third then start again at (1)...(2)...(3). I would also sugest changing baby more often since the rash might be a result of his staying in a diaper wet or dirty diaper too long. Also you might want to consider changing to cloth diapers if you use diaposables since many babys are sensitive to the chemicals in diaposables

Answer 3

TRUST me on this please! go to your local pharmacy ask the pharmacist for RESINOL medicated ointment. This stuff works! It's about $7.00 for a 3.5 oz jar but it's well worth it. My niece was a preemie she had really BAD diaper rash like open sores, one nurse suggested my sis-law go out and buy it. The rash was gone within a few days! When I had my little girl I used it on her the minute I would see her get a little red, and by the second diaper change she would be a lot better!
Good luck to you and your little boy!

Check it out here this is what it looks like and as I said before you need to ask the pharmacist , it's sold over the counter but they keep it behind the counter(makes no sense!) Oh and if they don't have it I know Walgreens usually does, but they will order it for you!
http://www.resinol.com/

Answer 4

I agree with Michelle B. My son went through something very similar at about the same age. His skin was so raw that it bled when I used wipes on him. All the ointments and topical medicines did nothing. The only thing that worked for us was to let him run around without pants and a diaper. We only cleaned him by rinsing him with water from the hose attachment in the sink, or water and a washcloth. Fortunately we have tile in our family room, so I was able to roll up the rug and not have an issue. He peed on the floor one time and accidentally stepped in it, so he actually controlled himself for the next three days whenever I had him naked. I usually put on a diaper for a while after a bottle, or for his naps. But the rest of the time he went bare on the bottom. We began seeing a significant difference within 12 hours, and it was all better within a few days.

With my son, I think this sensitivity may have come on with the introduction of a lot of new foods and such that were making their way out the back end. That sensitivity, I believe, gave rise to a sensitivity to wipes. After we cleared it up, it came back once or twice more. I found that we could keep it cleared up by sticking with the water and washcloths, or buy using the extra sensitive wipes without a scent. After a couple of months we went back to regular wipes and haven't had a problem since.

Answer 5

The perscription strength diaper rash recipe my pediatrician gave me for my daughter's severe rash is as follows: 1 tube of Desitin (With Zinc Oxide) 1/4 tube of Hydrocortisone 1% Cream... not the ointment and mix that with enough ALOE VERA CORNSTARCH baby powder to make it a thick paste (do not use the talc powder... it has frangrance which will cause the rash to burn) Mix it in a little bowl. Apply it on the baby's rash, I have found this to work VERY well. Hope this helps!!!

Answer 6

Triple Paste!

Amen to the makers of Triple Paste. I have 4 kids - and didn't find this little miracle until I had my 3rd and it was like a miracle. It's an over the counter product, but you have to ask the pharmacist for it. It cured even the worst diaper rashes my last 2 had!

Answer 7

It sounds to me as if it's turned into a yeast infection. Yes, boys can get them. My boys got them so bad they had to be put on prescription medicine that was almost strong enough for me, they were bleeding and hated having their diapers changed. Try using lotrimin (it's for male jock itch, which is a form of yeast) and if that doesnt' work, get him to the doctor to get him a prescription. On second thought, get him to the doctor either way, with or without the lotrimin. Stop with the powder immediately, it's only making it worse. And remember when you change boys diapers, if he's just wet, let him air dry for a bit, don't use wipes and only replace the diaper if you have to.

Answer 8

The secret to this is to be sure your baby is clean. I made my mind up that my baby would not have diaper rash, as I had seen some pretty bad rashes. I would sit my baby in water to wash away any urine that may be still on him. Wiping as you know is painful, so a dip in the tub before a clean diaper would be beneficial. I would even use my blow dryer on very cool setting to be sure he was completely dry after his bath. I did this faithfully at each diaper change and I hope it helps deter any more rashes for your baby to suffer with. Just be sure your hair dryer is set on cool and keep it at a safe distance, to be sure it is only cool air on your child. Use the ointments, after he is dry. Good luck.

Answer 9

This works every time:

1. Bathe him after every bowel movement in warm water with NO Soaps.

2. Don't use creams.

3. Don't use baby wipes. Use warm wash rag after every diaper change.

4. Let his bottom air dry after every change. Let him run around without a diaper whenever possible (especially after a BM or a urination so he doesn't make a mess on the floor)

Answer 10

Poor guy! What I did with my son who also have sensitive skin is to not let him wear anything at all during the day. No diapers, no pants, nothing at all. Just let it air. If you can, take him to wee in the toilet maybe every 15 minutes. If there's any accidents, you'll just have to clean it up. Though you will have to do more work, its better than to see him cry in pain. Another thing is to wash his butt & private parts with cool, not warm, not cold, but cool water everytime he wee or pass motion rather than using wipes. After washing, just clean with a clean cloth and let it air. You 'll notice the difference in a few days. Good Luck.

Answer 11

Could be a yeast infection which of course only being a mother of 2 i would take him to the dr. to have it looked at. Even though i am sure what the mother of 4 said WILL infact work perfectly i always feel better if a dr. tells me to do it! Also look in his mouth if there are white spots in there it is definitely yeast or "thrush"and should be treated asap both orally and topically with an rx. (been there done that too many times to count!)

Or it could be that the acid in the BM is very stong and causing the area to be irritated. That being the case you should let him air out as much as possible which is sooo much easier for girls than boys as they will not "squirt" I just had this problem with my daughter and she just needed the air and the dr. told me to use Aquaphor (i think that is how it is spelled) and i know it is pricey but WOW OH WOW it worked wonders!

Good luck there is nothing worse than your child hurting and not knowing how to fix it!