Help! What should I put on this horrible diaper rash? - Parenting Issues Message Board

Cheryl3 · 01-29-2003, 08:25 PM

Never mind. Thanks for all the great advice! It's all cleared up now!

[This message has been edited by Cheryl3 (edited 04-10-2003).]

bruised · 01-29-2003, 08:29 PM

Cheryl...SEE doctor for medication.My daughter had the same thing and really needed to see doc because this was no normal diaper rash.He prescribed the medication,and it worked.but for the time being keep a diaper off if you can to let it air dry until u see doc and mabe a bit of cornstarch.Pure cornstorch.{cooking stuff}And pat dry the affected area,don't rub.I know what your going through.

*SoccerMom* · 01-29-2003, 08:55 PM

Hi~
It is so heartbreaking when our little ones are hurting from a diaper rash. I had always liked Diaperene (by Blistex -it is in individual packets with the sponge applicator) and Butt Paste (by Boudreaux). I recently have found that the RashStick (by Petkin) is great...it comes in an applicator like deodorant. It does sound like it is a yeast rash though. I used to get ointment from my doctor and once when I couldn't get in the office, he recommended using regular Lotrimin 4 x's a day until the office opened but it basically cleared up with one day's treatment. Best of Luck to you and your little guy.

Cheryl3 · 01-29-2003, 09:21 PM

Thanks, Ladies! I put a little cornstarch on it and sent hubby out to the drugstore for some Lotrimin. The poor little guy runs away every time I say "Let's change your diaper." I'll call the doctor tomorrow but hopefully this will give him some relief overnight.

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Cheryl

*SoccerMom* · 01-29-2003, 09:56 PM

Cheryl3~
Good luck! I hope it works so he will be feeling better soon. In the meantime, I would make sure to keep it dry like Bruised said. Maybe just lie him on a towel and let him sleep bare-bottomed with the Lotrimin on tonight.