what do you do about the red skin folds

K-K-K-Katie · May 2009

my DD has lots of folds in her little plump skin we do baby massages with lotion for most areas, like under her knees, etc. but under her neck it is very very red. (she doesn't like to lift her neck up so it's hard to clean, or get her to air it out.) does anyone use anything for these red areas? like baby powder? or i just saw an ad for Balmex multi-purpose lotion that is for chaffing...

we worry about putting anything there because it would not get aired out and could just make it worse.

xokell2 · May 2009

I have the same issue with the insides of my son's elbows because he keeps his arms bent all the time. I have been alternating between aquaphor and hydrocortisone creme (pediatrician told me to try this since were already using those for his eczema.)

jll1881 · May 2009

I just noticed this on DD's neck. I looked online for suggestions and they recommend taking a damp cloth (no soap) and wiping LO's neck AM & PM. You can put Desitin o to help the irritation.

MarlaDossett · May 2009

I'll sometimes use Aquaphor if it really needs soothing. Otherwise, I try to keep it clean and dry.

irishmolly04 · May 2009

B has had this problem since birth & his pedi just gave him a prescription cream that I have to put on 2-3 times a day. I'd have your pedi look at it just to make sure it isn't an infection that needs something stronger. Just keep the area as clean & dry as you can!