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My baby is having a problem with getting rid of a diaper rash.
I have tried the following:
-Diaper rash ointments such as, A+D, Desitin (Zinc Oxide), and pretty much any other diaper rash ointment I can get out of the store.
-Corn starch and baby powder with cornstarch.
-Gold Bond medicated powder.
-Gold Bond Cream.
-Using baby wipes only when wet washrags are unavailable.
-Of course, diaper changes more frequent than normal.
-Letting it air out. (Diaperless crawling baby doesn't work so hot.)
-Using a blow dryer to dry the area.
I have gotten rid of most of the rash, but there are places left on his bottom that is still red and sore.
It isn't severe enough for me to feel he needs to go to the doctor, or trust me, we would be there already.
He seldom gets rashes, and when he does, they are usually difficult to completely get rid of. This one is being especially stubborn.
I know the cause already.
He is eating solid foods for three meals a day now, at 30 ounces of milk a day, 6 ounces of 100% fruit juice a day, plus his favorite snack, shredded wheat, a couple of times a day. Which means, the more he eats, the more frequently he moves his bowels.
(In case you are wondering, his pediatrician is aware of how much he consumes in a day, and says he is right where he needs to be on that.)
He isn't consuming anything new for it to be caused by allergic reaction. He is prescribed Benedryl to take in the event that happens.
He isn't ever left wearing dirty diapers, it is just that the sensitive skin on his bottom isn't used to all that pooping, which is recently 1-2 times daily.
So that is all of the information I can think of that can be helpful for you to help me.
Any suggestions of other home remedies I can try to get rid of this rash?
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There is an outside chance that he's got a yeast infection, similar to athlete's foot or jock itch. My son gets these on a regular basis. An antifungal cream such as Desenex or Tinactin (anything with tolnaftate in it) should help to clear things up. Use it for the full ten days, or it'll keep coming back. And Dr. Boudreau's Butt Paste is a godsend.
Hope this helps.
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Thank you! I used the suggestion younggrandma made about Preparation H, and it really worked! What we fought for several days was suddenly gone in one. I appreciate your suggestions, and I'll certainly keep them in mind for next time. (Ah, but we all hope there isn't a next time...)
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