Yeast Diaper Rash

[littlemissmarla]

We've never experienced this before but I think DD might have one. She has had a persistent rash, nothing horrific but enough that I have been lathering on the triple paste and it hasn't helped. Usually it clears it right up.

I consulted with Dr. Google and he said that this can happen when a child is on antibiotics, which Zo is for her ear infection. Dr. Google also said that it's common to get a rash in the skin folds which she also has! There are also a few random pimply dots on her bottom that I feel like I remember reading some people talking about in conjunction with yeast.

Is there an over the counter diaper cream for yeast, I thought someone had bought it once before?

Do I need to bring her to the pedi?

She's not in any visible discomfort but I don't want this to get out of control. TIA!

[Lola]

Yeast usually looks like lots of little red dots. And absolutely can happen with an antibiotic. There is an OTC cream, triple paste AF which is in the first aide section usually, rather than the diaper section. We are currently using a prescription cream but I might try the triple paste. Make sure you dry her well between changes. Yeast likes moist, warm environments. And it also can't hurt to be on a probiotic.
Eta: if it doesn't get better in a few days, I'd go to the pedi.

[littlemissmarla]

Aug 13, 2015 20:31:32 GMT -5 Lola said:

Yeast usually looks like lots of little red dots. And absolutely can happen with an antibiotic. There is an OTC cream, triple paste AF which is in the first aide section usually, rather than the diaper section. We are currently using a prescription cream but I might try the triple paste. Make sure you dry her well between changes. Yeast likes moist, warm environments. And it also can't hurt to be on a probiotic.

Ahh thanks! I will have to grab that tomorrow and see if helps! I feel like she has been so damp after diaper changes, I will usually let her air out for a bit or fan her to dry her bottom but it still has seemed so moist! I wonder if that has to do with the yeast! I will have to use some cloths to make sure she is super dry!

[jnnfrrose6]

We had one over here. Triple Paste AF cleared it up quickly. We had to find it next to the jock itch treatments. Regular triple paste is in the baby aisle, but this stuff was with the jock itch meds.

[isolemnlyswear]

I'm calling tomorrow for C. Her diaper rash has turned into red dots with little white head looking things on them....

[honeybee434]

DD's has gone away with some extra bathes and drying out after, and just trying to keep her diaper as dry as we can. We use Butt Paste and the Burt's Bees ointment and haven't had to go to the triple paste, but I may pick some up next time to see if that helps clear it up more quickly.

[Lola]

I tried to order the triple paste on amazon and it was SO expensive!

[jnnfrrose6]

Aug 14, 2015 8:20:45 GMT -5 Lola said:

I tried to order the triple paste on amazon and it was SO expensive!

It is!  That was my same thoughts when we needed it, but we used so little to clear it up that the tube will last awhile and it's worth it for the quick relief it gives. 

[soon2bmrsn]

I'd call the pedi. In the past, my pedi has been willing to call in a prescription without even seeing the baby. Especially if yours knows she's on an antibiotic. Can't hurt to call and ask!

[Lola]

Hows it looking today littlemissmarla?

[littlemissmarla]

Aug 14, 2015 12:21:42 GMT -5 Lola said:

Hows it looking today littlemissmarla?

Ehhh, looking a little more red - waiting for her to wake up from her nap so we can take a walk to the pharmacy and see if they have the Triple paste AF! I'll report back later!

[littlemissmarla]

I wish my pedi's office would call in a script without being seen but they won't even call in scripts after a visit! When I got the anbtibiotics for her ear infection last week, I asked on the way out if they could call it in because she was hysterical and I just wanted to get her home as opposed to having to drop off the script and get her in and out of the car. The nurse or whatever she is said they don't normally do that but I guess since DD was screaming her head off they did me the favor.

[Lola]

Aug 14, 2015 12:43:37 GMT -5 littlemissmarla said:

I wish my pedi's office would call in a script without being seen but they won't even call in scripts after a visit! When I got the anbtibiotics for her ear infection last week, I asked on the way out if they could call it in because she was hysterical and I just wanted to get her home as opposed to having to drop off the script and get her in and out of the car. The nurse or whatever she is said they don't normally do that but I guess since DD was screaming her head off they did me the favor.

Seriously??? Don't they use electronic charting?? They can send it straight from their computer, which is even easier than calling it in!

[gingergrant]

We were advised to use Monistat 7 cream on LO's yeast infection and that cleared it right up after a few days.

[littlemissmarla]

Went to 4 different pharmacy/health stores and NO ONE had the AF! So frustrating! Of course Pedi was closed by the time I finished looking.. looks like I will be calling them tomorrow. Rash seems a little better than this morning, we started cleaning her with cotton balls and water and letting it air out. Today was her last day of antibiotic so I'm hoping that might help the situation.

[Lola]

littlemissmarla if you call your pedi, ask if you can use an otc Monistat cream ( like gingergrant said)