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diaper rash on the va jj

Minnesota_SueMinnesota_Sue
in Toddlers: 12 - 24 Months

My 19 month seems to be pretty red on her va jj.  Can i put diaper rash cream on that area?  Or is there something else.  She barely lets me touch it...not sure if she is sore or just hates her diaper changed.

 

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Re: diaper rash on the va jj

  • ckolak:-)ckolak:-)
    I assume you mean her labia, in which case, put the ointment on. It sounds like it's pretty sore.
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  • Jeannie143Jeannie143
    I agree - slather it on. It has to help it feel better! I have used the trusted Aquaphor and Malox mixture for most rashes, but I would go with A&D or just plain Aquaphor on the more sensitive skin areas.
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  • suh5969suh5969
    I would use A&D and if it doesn't help it could be a yeast infection.
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  • Minnesota_SueMinnesota_Sue

    SERIOUS....how does a toddler get a yeast infection?

     Yes, i mean labia...sorry.   

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  • suh5969suh5969
    Yeast just exist in the body (boys too).  They thrive on wet, hot conditions.  It just happens.  They are ususally really red though, but can look like diaper rash.  Probably just plain irritated though.  Try some A&D.  I said if it didn't work, then it could be.
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  • Jeannie143Jeannie143
    Oh yeah, yest infection, I forgot about that, and when my DD had what I and my doctor thought was one, Dr. said you can use Lotriman on it, obviously I would check with your Dr. first, but that is what mine said.
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  • Minnesota_SueMinnesota_Sue

    I have been putting some A&D on it but not very frequently....and it hasn't gone away.  I guess I will try it more frequent for a day or two and then bring her in.

    How soon should the ointment work?  She has only had a regular diaper rash once when she was on antibiotics so I don't remember how soon it went away.

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  • SueandSteveSueandSteve

    A few things...if she doesn't want you near it, I'm assuming it either hurts or itches...?  If it's a yeast infection, you'll need an antifungal like the PP said to rid the infection.  The A&D won't help if it's yeast (nor the aquaphor) and could actually be helping "breed" the fungus.  If it's not yeast and it's just a straight diaper rash, you'll need something with zinc oxide in it to clear it and clear it quickly.  My personal favorite is Triple Paste (not the cream but the paste).  It's expensive but worth it as it clears overnight.  I've heard Butt Paste works well too but I hate the smell of it and it's not as think as the TP.

    For what it's worth, I was a NICU nurse so diaper rashes are my forte, patheticallyWink  If you want to see what a fungal rash looks like to compare, you can always google it for an image (it's usually kind of bumpy).

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