mama2cntrykids Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I don't want to take a pic b/c it's right on her privates, but she's had it for weeks. It's red and slightly bumpy in nature. I've tried the following: 2 different types of disposibles with Desitin cream Cloth diapers with a natural diaper cream AND with Desitin cream. The cloth also have a fleece liner in there to try and block the wetness. What gives? None of my other kiddos have had a rash for this long. I should take her to the doctor, but have to wait until I have my van back... Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeast...maybe? Try using some Lotriman on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeast...maybe? Try using some Lotriman on it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabrizia Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeast...maybe? Try using some Lotriman on it. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Lactose intolerance? My ds was about 7mos old when prolonged diarrhea and diaper rash revealed LI. He had no symptoms prior to this but the doc suspected LI. When I switched him to a soy formula his rash and diarrhea cleared up pretty quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeast...maybe? Try using some Lotriman on it. Wouldn't it smell though? My ds9 has yeast problems when he was a baby and it stunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Anytime anyone asks what it is -it is almost always either yeast or fungus. Lotrimin and fresh air work great. Also - it could be an allergic reaction. My youngest dd was allergic to diapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy_of_4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Wouldn't it smell though? My ds9 has yeast problems when he was a baby and it stunk. When my kids have had a yeast rash it never smelled. The lotriman always cleared it right up in a day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mama2cntrykids Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Shoot, no lotriman. Our van is in the shop, so I can't even get to the drugstore. I've tried letting her go naked too, but no dice. I've also tried keep her out of disposibles (using cloth diapers). That made it worse. I guess we'll just have to deal until I can get to the drugstore. I've dealt with it for the last few weeks, I can deal with it for a few more days. Thanks all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 yeast. Get some over the counter yeast medication (like lotrimin or monistat) and put a layer of that on, followed by the EXTRA STRENGTH Desitin. The newer versions have only 14 percent zinc. The old stuff, which they now call extra strength, is 40 percent zinc. Makes all the difference in the world. If that doesn't clear it up in 2 days I'd go to the doctor for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Try this: no diaper at all, as much as possible; Crisco at night (yes, Crisco). My babies only got rashes because of dairy; when I elminated it from their diet (and mine, when we were still nursing), there were no rashes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Can a friend or neighbor pick up the ointment for you at the store? Yeast medication AND extra strength desitin. (generic is ok too, but MUST have the high concentration of zinc...about 40%). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priscila Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yup. I suggest fresh air. Line the crib or bed your baby sleeps in with doggy mats so that he can sleep with an uncovered bum, too. Anyway. I hope it clears up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Do you have tea tree oil? I mixed a few drops in with Balmex or Desitin when my mom had a yeast rash. Results were almost immediate. Maybe a drop or two with a quarter sized dollup of Desitin. ETA: sorry...... My mom was an invalid for many months before she died of dementia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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