does anyone have suggestion as to what i should do about my 8 month olds diaper rash?

Question

She had had this rash for about a week and a half ive tried desitin, johnsons, A+D, Vasaline, poweder, cornstarch...I dont know what else to do besides go to the doctors... if i cant get something that works im just gonna go to the doctors. anyone got some go ideas?

Answer 1

Its not a diaper rash, diaper rash will go away with the use of a cream in a day or two, or atleast lessen or be less red.

If its still growing and still bright red, if its raised in patches, or a rash or tiny tiny clustered bumps, or just not clearing up, its a yeast infection.

Infants get them from wearing diapers. Boys and girls, and this is what they look like. Girls can get them in their vaginal area at this age, but usually its all over the groin area because of the diaper.

Go get a monistate 7 day cream, the kind that comes with a tube and those stupid carboard applicators. Put the cream on her at every chage just like a diaper rash ointment. It'll clear it right up.

My son has had three since birth, lol, son kids jsut get them more than others.

If it doesnt look better the day after using the cream, take her in. That stuff helps real fast, almost instantly, so if a day goes by and its not clearing in spots (it usually spreads as it clears, with nice skin in spots, surrounded by rash) it might be something else.

Answer 2

Sometimes the creams keep the rash wet, and the rash cannot heal. You might try some cornstarch baby powder. This should help it dry out. Also, try to avoid baby wipes, use a wash cloth, or wet paper towel. If you can, have it air out before replacing the diaper. Change her as soon as he is wet or has a bowel movement, but this isn't really possible at night. Also, it is bumpy and red? This could be a yeast rash, so you might need to see the doctor for an antifungal cream. I hope it gets better soon....

Answer 3

Your baby's diaper rash could be a yeast infection. Her Dr can give some special cream and powder for it. My son would get them in the NICU it is caused by an imbalance in their system. If you can't get in to a Dr before Monday, then try Butt Paste. No that is not a joke, there is a great product out there that will usually get rid of a diaper rash in a snap. It is available online if not in a drugstore near you. Good Luck!

Answer 4

Whenever my boys start to get a rash I stop using baby wipes and let their bottoms "air out." So far this has always helped.
I use running water to clean the area. If the mess is stubborn I pat gently with a wet washcloth until clean. Once done I use a towel to lightly dry and then let it air dry the rest of the way. Once the area is completely dry I load the bottom up with what ever butt cream and then put the diaper back on.

Answer 5

I like Butt Bordeaux (or something like that) it is around $5.00 but when I told my dr that is what I was using he said it is the best. I got it from walmart in the baby dept by the desitin. Also let her air out for a while every day. I would let my daughter air for about 5 min when changing her diaper and used that Butt paste and it cleared up. I was at the point you are at when I discovered this stuff. It was also recommended in I believe American Baby.

Answer 6

My niece just had a diaper rash. We were told to use warm water, vinager, baking soda. We filled up the kitchen sink and let her boodie soak. I then used my butt butter to seal it. It was better the next morning and was completly gone in 2 days.
I also found a cute article for you to read it has a soothing bath recipe for mom and baby. Check it out.
Peace
I hope baby gets better
GG

Answer 7

What does diaper rash look like?

Diaper rash mostly causes mild redness and scaling where the diaper touches your baby's skin. In bad cases, the rash can cause pimples, blisters and other sores. If your baby's rash gets infected, the rash may be bright red and the skin may be swollen. Small red patches or spots may spread beyond the main part of the rash, even outside the diaper area.

What causes diaper rash?

Most diaper rashes are caused by skin irritation. This can be caused by diapers that rub against the skin, fit too tightly or are left on for too long. Contact between urine (pee) and stool (bowel movements) can cause a chemical "burn" to the skin. This can be worse with diarrhea. Your baby's skin can also be sore from the soap used to wash cloth diapers, or by some brands of diapers or baby wipes. Plastic pants that fit over diapers hold heat and wetness in the diaper area. Heat, moisture and raw skin make it easy for diaper rash to start and for germs to grow. When a rash gets infected, it's often a yeast infection, also called Monilia or Candida. Bacteria can also infect the skin. Infection can make diaper rash much worse.


How do I prevent and treat diaper rash?

The key to prevent and treat diaper rash is to keep your baby's diaper area clean, cool and dry. Change your baby's diaper often, and let him or her go without a diaper when needed. This lets the air dry his or her skin.

You might try placing your baby on an open cloth diaper during naptime. Check the diaper shortly after your baby falls asleep and replace it if it's wet. Babies often void (pee) right after falling asleep.




See below for other tips on how to prevent and treat diaper rash. If these things don't work, talk to your doctor. Your doctor may suggest using hydrocortisone cream for a short while.

Don't use creams that contain boric acid, camphor, phenol, methyl salicylate or compound of benzoin tincture. These things can be harmful. You can use a barrier cream to help protect your baby's skin.


Tips to prevent and treat diaper rash

Check your baby's diaper every hour and change it often-as soon as it's wet or soiled.
Clean your baby's bottom at each diaper change. Use plain warm (not hot) water with or without a very mild soap.
Allow your baby's skin to dry before putting on a clean diaper.
Use zinc oxide ointment (some examples are Zincofax, Penaten Cream, Zinaderm, Desitin Diaper Rash Ointment, Prevex-Baby Diaper Rash Cream) or petroleum jelly (an example is Vaseline) to protect your baby's skin from moisture.
Avoid using plastic pants.
Change the type of wipes, diapers or soap you're using.
If you use cloth diapers, try boiling them for 15 minutes after you wash them to get all of the soap and germs out.

What if my baby has an infection?

If your baby also has an infection with the rash, the rash may not get better using these tips alone. Your doctor might give you a prescription for a special cream to rub on your baby's rash. You can try cream to treat yeast (antifungal cream). Ask your pharmacist. Sometimes if your baby has thrush (yeast in the mouth), this will have to be treated too.


What about powder?

Don't use talcum powder or cornstarch. Talcum powder can get into your baby's lungs. Cornstarch may make a yeast infection worse.


Call your doctor if

The diaper rash occurs in the first six weeks of life
Pimples and small ulcers form
Your baby has a fever
Your baby loses weight or isn't eating as well as usual
Large bumps or nodules appear
The rash spreads to other areas, such as the arms, face or scalp
The rash doesn't get better after trying the tips on treating diaper rash for one week




Does my baby need special diapers?

Cloth diapers washed by a diaper service are less likely to cause diaper rash than those washed at home. This may be because diaper services use hotter water, which kills all germs and removes chemicals that can irritate your baby's skin. Boiling diapers for 15 minutes on the stove after washing them is one way to do this yourself.

Some disposable diapers have an extra-absorbent gelling material that seems to help keep the skin dry. Using this type of diaper may help prevent diaper rash in some babies.

Keep in mind that the best thing to do is to change diapers often.



hope this is some good information for you

Answer 8

Try monistat cream. It could be a mild yeast infection. That is what my doc. suggested and it always clears up immediately. The other stuff is just a barrier cream for prevention not treatment. Clean her well, apply the monistat, then a barrier cream for future prevention. You could alway call your doc. office and speak to a nurse to make sure they approve the use of monistat.

BTW, my doc said to use the monistat cream up to 4 times a day.

Answer 9

Should try soducream, nappy rash cream try and leave the nappy off for as long as possible durning the day and also if you use wipes STOP use just plain water untill the rash has cleared

Answer 10

Try some antifungal cream. It has worked for my son's diaper rash and that is what the doctor recommended we try.