Daughter's Stubborn Rash

I would suggest taking her to a chiropractor tht deals with herbs. It may be a food allergy that's being undiagnosed. I had 2 children that had this problem & I was desparate. I received help from a Chiropractor who used herbs to heal the body from the inside. It worked! I was very skeptical when I went, but as I said I was desparate. Food allergies or any allergy can have odd reactions sometimes, but they're always treatable.

My son had a serious case of diaper rash as an infant & he was allergic to disposable diapers. You might consider giving cloth diapers a try. They're a lot of work, but combined with the prescription ointment from the Dr., his bottom cleared up just fine. Good luck.

Since the cream that you have been using isn't working could the rash be from an allergy to something. I have a grandaughter who a rash on her bottom when she eats Chicken Nuggets from McDonald's. Also, if it's not due to allergy have you tried using yeast infection cream on her??? They creams you have been using won't work if it's a yeast type of rash. Just a thought....good luck.

It sounds like it could be a yeast overgrowth. Have you tried an antifungal ointment?

J.,
Try women's yeast infection medication, topically. It worked on my daughter beautifully. The lovely thing is it is safe and can't hurt. And, the generic is cheap.
E.

You could try Pinxalve (pronounced pink salve).

Sometimes diaper rash is caused by yeast, so you could try some yeast ifection creme on the rash (our pediatrician told us this, in case you think it sounds too wierd!)

Maybe it is heat rash. My son gets that alot and we just can't put layers of clothes on him. So maybe you can try that. Good luck.

There is a Balm that has been on the market since 1899. Now you'll laugh - it was made for the udders of cows. It's called Bag Balm - it has a petrolatum base. The healing ingredient is camphor. I've used it on my children for insect bites- bee stings - poison ivy rash - dry skin - ring worm infestation. I've also used it on our pets for cuts and scratches. Check to make sure your daughter is not allergic to camphor tho.

I had a friend with shingles. I gave her some bag balm to use and told her to ask her doctor about using it. She said the doctor told her the bag balm probably kept the rash from spreading.

Sincerely
D. Young

I have a girl almost 3 and she has excema - we use the gerber grins and giigles oatmeal lotion, and that works really well w/ her problems.

I have four children from one to ten and operate a home daycare catering specifically to infants and toddlers. I swear by this remedy, and it is something you can make with over the counter products. Get a tube of desitin ORIGINAL. The creamy desitin does not have a thick enough consistency. Mix monistat cream or any generic yeast infection cream with the desitin in a small container until it is well blended. Use very generously and I can guarantee that you will see a difference in a day or so.

A friend's son had a rash which was yeast related- not a typical "diaper rash". Ask your doctor about that possibility. (Maybe via a phone call).

I just dealt with the same thing with my 2 1/2 year old. Have gone through it with my other two also. I initially treated it this time with the anti-fungal cream, but did not get results. He does have eczema and so I put a little hydro cortizone in the morning and at night, it was gone the next day. I also notice that even the baby washes and soaps dry him out more. Dove soap seems to work well along with the aveeno baby lotion. Too many baths or too warm of a bath can also irritate it. Lots of advice out there, hope you find something that works!

My 3 year old has this same problem going on right now! I have not completely figured it out, but I'm working on my latest theory... Is your daughter in Pull-Ups? I think that the part of the Pull-up where the stretchy part meets the cotton part is exactly where the rash is on my daughter. Regular diapers had cotton all over, but the Pull-Ups have that stretchy part. My daughter is potty trained for the daytime but wears the Pull-Ups at night so I have started just this week to leave her "day-time underwear" on under her "night-time Pull-Up" and the rash has slowly been fading. ANYTIME I have tried ANY lotion or cream it made it worse so I am sticking right now with keeping her bottom coverd with good clean cotton underwear and not letting that stretchy part of the Pull-Up touch her cheeks/upper thigh. I hope this helps!

It sounds like it's time for a dermatologist. Skin stuff is all they do. Good luck!

I have used Triple Paste in the past and it has helped with my son's rash when the Maalox/Aquaphor didn't help. As far as what is causing this, it could be tons of things. Most likely something she is eating. This could be tough to figure out. Just try to think back on when the rash first appeared. Was there any foods that you introduced into her diet? Or maybe different kinds of fruits? Did you change your detergent or maybe her body lotion? Or maybe the lotion that you use, could also be a perfume or after-shave. Just try to think of anything that is new to her body.

I had a similiar situation with my son. His rash was all over his stomach area, a little below but mostly above his diaper area. I took him to my family doctor several times, tried all sorts of creams, that didn't work. Finally he sent me to a dermatologist and she immediately told me he had plugged sweat glands. All the creams/lotions, etc were just making it worse. We have since stopped applying any sort of lotion or powder to that area and have seen a huge improvement. Maybe get a referral to a dermatologist. I went to Helen Torak in Medina. My Copay was the same as my regular doctor visit $15.00. Good Luck!

There is a cream that you can get from the pharmacy. It's over the counter, but you have to ask for it. It's called Calmoseptine. We originally got it to help with my sons g-tube drainage. Helps with any gastric juices that may leak. We have also used as diaper rash ointment and has worked wonders and works pretty fast. Here is the link to the website so you can check it out. I love this product and will never use anything else.

http://www.calmoseptineointment.com/

MAy be it is more than a diaper rash. She could have a food allergy or have you changed laundry detergent recently? you might try washing her clothes in some dreft or clear all. good luck!

I say she has a yeast infection and those creams wont work for that. my son gets it from his pullup at night and its hard to get rid of once its there.I would call your dr and have him call in a medication to your pharmacy for yeast, he should have no problem with that if he is a good dr since he has treated her for this already. If that doesnt seem to be working in a couple of days I would have him call in a antibiodic cream. If those dont work id take her to a skin specialist for proper medical attention. good luck!

This sounds like when my youngest daughter had a yeast infection. We were told by our dr to put lotramin cream (for athelete's foot)on it. It worked in less than a week it was almost completely clear.

My son had an allergic reaction to a medication when he was about a year and a half old. It made a rash on his bottom so bad he has a scar from it now. But the doctors gave me a prescription salve, so I'm surprised your doctor hasn't done that...It wasn't a steroid. After his was pretty much healed, I used Boudreaux's Butt Paste. Funny name, but it works really well! I also would give him long baths (he didn't want to sit down in them because it hurt) with baking soda in the water. I hope it gets better! At least it's not hurting her!!

An idea, try the itch medicine that you would use for a yeast infection. She too can get a yeast infection. I can't hurt. I know that isnt much help, but I just can't think. I would try that though. Aveeno is great, you can put it in the bath, get powder or cream.

THis may seem very basic but I was amazed at the results for my son. We used the oatmeal bath and the oatmeal based lotions (Aveeno or generic) and no problems since. It's a lot cheaper than a dr. visit & worth a try!

My daughter had a diaper rash from heck. We tried all the creams and gels that were available on the market. (She is now 32) The doc finally figured out that we were passing a yeast infection back and forth. I had one and didn't realize it. So I had to wear gloves to change her and we were both on antibiotics. Just a suggestion.

one of the nurses at my dr office told me to try a product called pink salve, this is not the sorrect spelling but is how you pronounce it, it's great stuff but you'll have to ask you pharmasist for it since it is behind the counter.

Have you gone to a pediatric dermatologist? There are several in the area. We've been to the office that includes Kirsten (or Kristen) Turchan. We've seen her and the man who shares the practice (whose name I can't remember!).

I had a similar problem with my infant daughter...turned out to be a yeast rash...which won't respond to regular rash creams or lotions. My doc prescribed an rx antifungal cream called Nystatin, but you can easily try over the counter antifungal creams. I know it sounds weird, but the same creams/ointments used for athletes foot works wonders on a stubborn fungal based rash! Alot cheaper than an office visit co-pay and an Rx! Give it a try, Lotrimin or a generic version. Good luck!

MY daughter,who is grown now had somw allergies and one was
to the diapers. Of course they have come a long way since
then. My grandaughter has had problems with urinary tract
infections and has reflex disease which causes the urine to
be very strong. She used to get very severe rashes on her back
and bottom and nothing seemed to work. If I remember correctly
they finally used steriods too. It may not be a bad idea to
check for urinary tract problems just as a precaution

if i were you i would first try a different pediatriction just to see what he says. and maybe also a dermatologist. i would think that any rash would get better with using different things. my son has really rough skin from excema and he has the steroid cream and it works . but it does come back and we use it again. i also use powder on his but and it helps. i don't give him hot baths and i only give him a bath once every four days if possible. and i only use like aveeno bath stuff. he gets so dried out. you know i wander if it is caused by a food. my friends daughter breaks out on her stomach when she has milk products

J.,
I am assuming your doctor ruled out a yeast based infection.
Those are tricky. If it is yeast, she needs an antifungal ointment. Make sure that this was discussed.

Hi J.,

You said this doesn't bother your daughter. Does she scratch at all? My daughter's both had issues with eczema. Originally we found a product at Wal-mart or CVS call Eczema Cream by Gentle Naturals. We love this product. Several years later we were introduced to a nutritional company. We started our whole family on the products. My oldest daughter, who was the worst, is almost symptom free. We are so happy that we can offer this to others. If you would like to hear more, just let me know. This same company has a cream that works well to keep healthy skin healthy and irritated skin to start healing.

The rash could be eczema. All three of my children have eczema and the rashes range from their bottoms to their legs, they also appear as blothches on their faces. I have a prescription medicine for them, but I was instructed to begin with a cortizone cream and Eucerin lotion to alleviate the dry skin. You could even try an oatmeal bath, Aveeno makes a great one, it softens the water so it doesn't dry out their skin.

Hope this helps.

The absolute best diaper rash ointment I have ever used is called Resinol. You cannot find it just anywhere. I was told by a doctor to use it on my daughter when she had a rash that would just not go away. You have to go to Walgreens. That is the only place that has it or can get it as far as I know. Regardless, you have to go to the pharmacy and ask for it. If they do not have any in stock, they can order it and it takes a day or two to come in but believe me it is so well worth it. The rash disappears very quickly... I saw a drastic reduction within the first day. Be sure to use a very small amount!

There is a diaper rash creme you can only purchase from Merrill Pharmacy in Mishawaka, Indiana called Dr. Sirlin's Ointment. It will clear up anything.....be careful though it will stain easily.......but it clears up very quickly......

J.,
I am going to agree with the suggestion to try the Boudreaux's Baby Butt Paste! That stuff is great, it is worth a try.
R.'

In response to Keri's suggestion...the correct spelling is Pinxav (nothing like the pronunciation). You do have to ask the pharmacost for it. I am having the same problem with my 18 month old daughter and it was recommeded to me. I also was using Aquafor. I have used it for 2 days and it is starting to look a little better. Beware though, it stains clothes! Good luck to you!

J.,
It may be an allergy to something she's eating or a different soap or wipes. Maybe something at your in-laws too. I'd ask them and keep track of what she eat and wears for a while, you might figure out what's causing the rash that way. Has the pediatrician said anything about a yeast infection?? Have they tried an anti-fungal cream??
I hope this helps!!
R.

My daughter, who's 16 months old, has very sensitive skin. She's also had a diaper rash that just wouldn't seem to go away, especially with the help of prescription rash cream.

This is what we did: One layer of Aquaphor (or similar ointment); top with one layer of Pinksalve (not sure of spelling... but it's the pink stuff in a white tube); top with corn starch (or baby powder).

It turns out that my daughter's sensitive skin was reacting to the acid in her urine - from oranges, peaches and other food. We adjusted her diet for about a month to help heal her bottom and have just started reintroducing these foods in small quantities - and when we're sure she's got plenty of cream on the area that always seemed to rash up.

It might sound complicated or like a lot of effort, but it's made a HUGE difference! Good luck!

J.,

You may want to try Arbonne baby products. They are amazing! Our family uses all of Arbonne's products (I used to sell it but now I just use for myself and buy it for friends/family). My son would get a diaper rash and nothing would take it away faster and sooth his discomfort like the Arbonne diaper creme. Also, my daughter has VERY dry skin...I use the lotion and baby oil on her and it is wonderful! If you'd like more information, please feel free to email me at ____@____.com

Arbonne products are pure, safe and beneificial and have done wonders for my skin and others I know and love. Arbonne's products are botanically based and DO NOT contain Mineral Oil (very bad stuff!) Hope this helps!
Take care,
T. B.

My son was allergic to certain detergents (Dreft) and fabric softeners. He also could not use Pampers.

Have you changed your detergents or softeners lately?

Hello!

My daughter had what I believe is a similar issue and our doctor suggested it might be an allergy.

She recommended an elimination diet of the top five allergens: Dairy, Soy, Wheat/Gluten, Eggs and (sorry I can't remember the fifth one), but anyway, since she was doing fine on the soy formula and had never had dairy (due to my intolerance I haven't given her much), and we don't eat eggs, I eliminated wheat, and within two days of eliminating the wheat, the rash went away. I knew wheat was the problem when we gave her oyster crackers three weeks later and the rash came back within a few hours.

The doctor explained that my daughter's stools were acidic and the acid would eat away at her skin and cause the rash.

It was a relief to me and my husband to know this information, so I thought I would pass it along in case it might help your family as well.

Good luck!

Have you tried an antifungal cream, like Lotrimin? When my kids had rashes that diaper cream didn't help my pediatrician always said to try antifungal cream. It could be a yeast rash.

did your dr. check to make sure it wasn't a yeast infection? My son had one (I didn't know boys could get those)

Hi J.,

Just make sure you are letting her soak in the tub of warm water for a little while without bubble bath and such.... Wash her bottom with mild soap, then rinse, rinse, rinse and maybe put some Corn Starch on her instead any of the ointments etc.... These sometimes work but, maybe they don't always let that little bottom breath... Just a thought from a Gwamma of 14...

Sure hope this might be of some help, Gramma Weeta, Indiana

We had a problem with a rash with my now 3 yr old. After 3 Primary Care Doctors told us it was nothing we took him to an allergist. You have to figure on going to a doctor that specializes in rashes. A dermatoligist is also an idea. Good Luck!

If your daughter is out of diapers most of the time, I doubt it is diaper rash. Maybe she is allergic to something, the soap you use?, material of her underwear?, baby wipes? Does the cream you use coat her skin like Vaseline? so that no moisture or anything is actually touching her skin? I would try coating with plain Vaseline and use only 100% cotton. Make sure caregivers are not wiping potty seat with anything that might irritate- rinse well after washing it.

My daughter is having the same problem with her daughter. She has been to the dr. and then has continually called them complaining that it wasn't working, so they told her to use Monostat 1 day or 3 day cream.(for women's yeast infections)You will probably have to buy it in the pre-filled tubes. She said that it is a yeast infection. Definitely keep the diaper off if you can, and when you do put it on, use the monostat. Nat said it is helping, but very slowly. She called the dr. back again complaining and they called in an oral antibiotic this time. It is Omnicef. You might try to call the dr. and insist they call something in. Since you have been there a couple of times with no help, I would suggest you tell them you can't afford to pay another co-pay for them to tell you nothing! That is crazy. If you persistant, that should help. Let me know how things are going and hopefully these things will help you also. I am a firm believer that prayer helps too! Sincerely, a concerned grandmother!

Get you some udder cream or bag balm you can get them both at wal-mart or somewhere it is not only good for rashes but it also good for chapped cheecks,burns,let's just put it this way it is good for about everything. My children are 14 and 17 and I swore by it when they were growing up clears diapher rash like overnite. So try this and hopefully it will work.

Good Luck
A. B

J. if this rash is as stubborn as you say it is, it is probably a form of yeast or a fungus. Go to your local drug store and buy some lotrimin(for athletes feet) or a monastat cream for a female yeast infection, it won't hurt her. apply that three times a day and at bedtime for 7 to 10 days, and I'll bet it goes away. C.

I'm sure you've already gotten tons of responces and without seeing the rash I can't say this is a guarantee, but my daughter used to get what looked like a nasty diaper rash (sometimes it would even start to blister). Like you we tried all sorts of things, finally on my babysitters suggestion, I stopped giving her orange juice or any other citrus. It was gone within 4 days. At about 3 1/2 she started being allowed citrus again in small amounts and it no longer seems to bother her. Good luck.

I would try the dermatologist. It could be eczema or something similar!

if it is a yeast infection diaper creams will only worsen the rash as it will hold the moisture to the skin. I would try an athlete's foot cream or definitely check with your doctor for some stronger prescription ointment!

Aveeno Rash cream always worked the best and fastest for my kids.

Hi J....Have you ever heard of a product called "Dyprotex"? ..it contains zinc oxide, petrolatum & dimethicone...not prescription..is over-the-counter...but very difficult to find on the market..the only place I have ever seen it is at Drug Mart...in the baby product aisle...comes in a yellow box with blue writing...comes with 8 individual pads..& you can use the pads about 4 times each (or until the paste is gone). Last bought some a few weeks ago & it cost about $6.00...but I SWEAR by this stuff..I have a 4 year old son & a 3 year old daughter & have always used this on both of them...in fact used it on my daughter this morning....I swear the rashes/redness are gone within a day. I am a nurse & work in a neonatal intensive care unit (we do not use this product in the hospital...) & I first found out about it from other nurse friends with kids years ago...& my sister is a pediatrician & after seeing how well it has worked for my kids she is now actually recommending it to her patients....good luck & hope this helps you out...take care...Carolynne

Hi J.-

I always used maalox and vasoline mixed together or just straight maalox. I always kept the maalox in the frige so it was cold. If you mix the 2 I just used a bowl with a lid and kept it in the diaper bag. My son would get horrible rashes and this always seemed to help him. Good Luck! Melanie

J.,
Sounds like you have tried most of the tried and true remedies. I would check into taking her to a dermatologist.

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