OT-What do you use for really bad diaper rash?

[MrsR]

My DD who is 3 (I am trying to potty train with not much luck), has a terrible diaper rash.
I had to call the pediatrician today and he told me to use Desitin in the purple tube and to apply cornstarch powder over that and if it doesn't go away in 2 days to bring her in.
She is so red and raw.
What are your remedies?

 

[islangrl]

I have tried so many products and the one that has worked the best, hands down, is Ammens Original Medicated Powder. Big white bottle. Just sprinkle it on.

 

[badblackpug]

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

 

[Maggie'sMom]

I used Aquaphor and Desitin, but I've heard great things about Boudreaux's Butt Paste.

Are you sure this is a regular, just severe, diaper rash? DD had a yeast infection diaper rash once. I didn't realize it was more than just a standard rash until it just wouldn't clear up, and was getting worse, after a few days of the standard treatments. I took her into her pediatrician, and he prescribed some anti-fungal cream. He also told me to get Lotrimin powder for future use.

 

[WendyLovesPeter]

I work as an RN in a wound clinic - some of the things we use successfully for this type of thing

1. Pinxav - gooey pink and full of zinc - great stuff - this may stain the underwear.

2. Microguard powder - it is antifungal powder - many of these types of rash are fungal - if Desitin isn't helping, its probably because you need something antifungal as well.

3. you can mix the first two together to form a thicker paste or you can mix desitin with microguard as well

I've used all these solutions in my practice and for my own children - very nice products

 

[ilovejack02]

Boudreaux's Butt Paste

ditto on the boudreauxs.. best stuff EVER.
I would usually powder on top if really bad.

 

[TraceyDisney2008]

Canastin cream for yeast infections is what we used (was told by the doctor) as DD was allergic to something in diaper cream.

 

[MrsR]

I used Aquaphor and Desitin, but I've heard great things about Boudreaux's Butt Paste.

Are you sure this is a regular, just severe, diaper rash? DD had a yeast infection diaper rash once. I didn't realize it was more than just a standard rash until it just wouldn't clear up, and was getting worse, after a few days of the standard treatments. I took her into her pediatrician, and he prescribed some anti-fungal cream. He also told me to get Lotrimin powder for future use.

She has a stomach bug for 2 days with slight diareah and it was very acidic.

If it doesn't clear up by Tuesday morning I will take her into see the Pedicatrician.

Thanks everyone.

 

[adsrtw]

Dr Shefield's. I found it at the Dollar General (dead serious) and I think it worked better for my kids than Destin. Aveno is good too. I know this could be messy, but letting your baby go commando will help her rash heal.

 

[Disney"5"]

We used Aquaphor, and so did other families we know. It's clear like Vaseline, so it doesn't stain. (Just a little greasy.) Now that my kids are older, (youngest 7), we all still use it for a number of things; chapped lips, hands, dry heels with socks at night. They make it in a small tube-like container that can be carried easily in a purse/diaper bag, as well as larger containers to keep at home. We even got tiny samples at our Pediatrician's office.

 

[KK'sMommy]

My DD used to get killer diaper rash from acidic foods. We tried anything and everything. Here is what worked for us.

- Baking Soda baths

- Letting her nap without a diaper (usually put a towel underneath her)

- Nystatin (antifungal) with a layer of zinc oxide ointment, then A&D or Aquaphor

With my DS, Burt Bee's has been awesome.

 

[kimbo0569]

My youngest daughter used to get horrible diaper rashes to the point where the ped put her on a prescription cream. Once that cleared up, she told me to use Lotrimin AF on her and it works wonders.

 

[720L]

Put Maalox liquid on her--sounds wierd but it works.

 

[starann]

I am a nurse and do home care, I see many adults who have diaper rash (older people who have diaper rash). I alsways suggest Calmoseptine. It is over the counter as you you don't need a script for it, but you have to ask the pharmacist for it (they keep it behind the counter).

Does it the rash have small red bumps to it (as in it is not all one uniform red patch), if it has the red bumps, it may be a yeast rash and you will need a antifunigal cream or powder to clear it up.

Also, stay away from baby wipes as they contain alcohol and will burn her already sore bum...wash her off in the sink or tub or use wet soft paper towels.

Good luck.

 

[princess&her4princes]

Triple Paste....it's the best be far.....a bit expensive but the only thing that would clear up my any diaper rash in this house!! Good luck!!

 

[rottiemom]

Triple Paste. Comes in a white tube (or jar) with simple blue lettering. I must have tried everything until my ped gave me a sample of Triple Paste & the diaper rash was literally cleared up overnight. Just make sure to put it on thick, like you're frosting cupcakes .

Good luck!

 

[brymolmom]

Ds has such sensitive skin and got a bunch of BAD ones....even with some bleeding.

Thank goodness he doesn't wear diapers anymore.

Anyway - we used Lotrimin (sp) - like the anti-fungal someone suggested earlier with good results.

Also - no wipes - just wet washcloths.

And we would let him go naked as much as possible. Maybe keep him 'air drying' for about 15 minutes after a diaper change. Much better than putting it back on 'moist'.

 

[reggiemcp]

Hi

My DS is out of diapers now, thank goodness but we had same problem about 2 years ago. It was nasty fungal infection and I cried everything I had to change the poor kid. We got a prescription cream that cost $50 and it did no good. I went to drugstore and saw butt paste and thought what the heck? It literally worked overnight, he was 90% better next morning. I now keep in the house and we use for skin rashes and such. I also give it to anyone with a new baby.

It is a miracle cream. Good luck and hope it clears up soon.

 

[MrsR]

We used Aquaphor, and so did other families we know. It's clear like Vaseline, so it doesn't stain. (Just a little greasy.) Now that my kids are older, (youngest 7), we all still use it for a number of things; chapped lips, hands, dry heels with socks at night. They make it in a small tube-like container that can be carried easily in a purse/diaper bag, as well as larger containers to keep at home. We even got tiny samples at our Pediatrician's office.

Aquaphor didn't work for us, I usually use that.

Put Maalox liquid on her--sounds wierd but it works.

I am a nurse and do home care, I see many adults who have diaper rash (older people who have diaper rash). I alsways suggest Calmoseptine. It is over the counter as you you don't need a script for it, but you have to ask the pharmacist for it (they keep it behind the counter).

Does it the rash have small red bumps to it (as in it is not all one uniform red patch), if it has the red bumps, it may be a yeast rash and you will need a antifunigal cream or powder to clear it up.

Also, stay away from baby wipes as they contain alcohol and will burn her already sore bum...wash her off in the sink or tub or use wet soft paper towels.

Good luck.

I am going to try all the above and triple paste. I thank you all.
It has no bumps, just looks really pinkish red and raw. My poor little girl. I let her sleep with no diaper again last night.

 

[mom~of~2]

And we would let him go naked as much as possible. Maybe keep him 'air drying' for about 15 minutes after a diaper change. Much better than putting it back on 'moist'.

We do this too... I'm also a fan of Boudreaux's Butt Paste. I read somewhere that it helps to let them run around with a bare tushy outside (direct sunlight is supposed to help) but I never tried it. Hope your little one feels better soon.