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What to do to help severe diaper rash from horrible constant diarrhea in a 22 month old?

She has had horrible diarrhea for 19 days. the doctor said that is was the rotovirus maybe and that it has to run its course. she did a culture and it came back negative of bacteria. then said it was just a virus. but after another week and it has not cleared up in fact it is getting worse! Plus her butt has the worst case of diaper rash. it is bleeding. they gave me some cream but it did not help. she screams when we have to change her diaper. what do i do. I am going to a GI doctor in two days to get another opinion. has this happened to anyone. what is it?? We are supposed to go on vacation in two weeks and I surely hope this is cleared up by then or we aren't going!!! I am scared for her.. Thanks.

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Try feeding her yogurt to help with the diarrhea. I found that Aquaphor diaper creme was the BEST there was. It is clear and it heals fast. You can find in walmart of babies r us. Sometimes in the lotion section of walmart. Make sure you get the diaper rash stuff and not the lotion. Put that on her butt- generously and some baby powder...after...this will help her. Also make sure u use cornstarch baby powder. maybe when she sleeps you can let her sleep naked (to let her bottom air out and heal faster) and put a couple of towels under her. I knwo this seems gross but worth it. I had a stomache virus and trust me that rash is very painful. I can take pain and it had me wanting to scream out...so please be very gentle with her, and after you change her diapers..spoil her. Kiss her and love on her. You cant take the pain away, but you can let her know its ok... Also make sure you give her pedialite or gatorade- she may prefer the taste of gatorade, they also make a capri-sun sports drink that you could give her. Try to lessen her milk- I dont give my 2 yr old any milk when he has a messed up stomache... Maybe you could also give her some infant motrin for the pain- although I am not sure that will help much.
My daughter had a terrible rash like that once as a result of an allergy to penicillin. All you can really do is coat her VERY THICK with A&D. Buy a lot cause you will use tons of it, but it will protect her skin from the diarrhea so she won't be screaming, and help it heal. Ok, and when I say very thick, I really mean glop it on. And change her immediatey when she potties, but wipe really softly and use a warm washcloth, not wipes. Poor baby! I know how terrible you feel having to change her too! Sometimes it even made me cry!! I hope it clears soon!
Try her on hydralite or something like that usually works wonders. Ask the chemist, I think in America they are called drug stores. And for the nappy rash, try some vaseline or petroleum jelly, and don't be scared to use heaps. And keep her fluids up to her so she doesn't dehydrate.
My son had the same problem. We used Butt Paste. Once we applied the Butt Paste, we put a layer of petrolium jelly on to seal it in. Also, this may cause a bit of a mess, but let your baby air out for a little while with no diaper on. Good luck!
i would defintley get a second opinion.but u can go to the drug store or wal-mart and get some stuff like oatmeal(ask the pharmasit)u put it in their bath water and let them soak in it.its very good for rashes.i hope this helps.im sorry i forgot the name of it.i hope he or she gets better.
for the rah I've used triplle antibiotic ointment that you put on cuts for all of my children instead of the recommended a&d or other simmilar ointments and a quicker healing was the result.
1. Change diapers frequently - at least every two hours in newborns. You can space this out as baby starts to urinate less often. 2. Change poopy diapers right away - this is a lot of trouble at first since newborns often have small, frequent stools. This will slow down as baby grows. 3. Try different brands - if using disposables, another brand may fit a little better and cause less friction. 4. Rinse cloth diapers - add a half-cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle. This helps remove alkaline irritants. Your diaper service can also do this. 5. Wipe well - be sure to wipe all the stool and urine away. 6. Use unscented wipes or just plain water - these are less irritating. You can even rinse out the wipes with water, although this takes more time. 7. Diaper rash cream - some lucky babies don't need any. More sensitive bottoms need cream with each new diaper. There are two basic types of barrier creams: * Petroleum ointment (Original A & D ointment) - this is an excellent preventative every-day ointment. It's less sticky and less messy. * White zinc oxide - this is thicker and may be better for babies who are more prone to rash. 1. Wash off bottom with water - don't wipe the sore areas. Instead, use a bulb syringe to gently wash baby's diaper area. 2. Gently dab or pat away any remaining stool. Blot baby's bottom dry. 3. Let it air out - leave the diaper off for a while, with no diaper cream on. Lay baby on a towel (with a waterproof pad underneath to catch accidents) with her bottom up. Do this as often as you can. This will help dry out the rash, which is important for the healing process. 4. Diaper cream - when you do put the diaper back on, use generous amounts of cream. Here are some suggestions: * Zinc oxide - for the moderate rash. * Acid mantle - this is a brand name sold in stores. It is outstanding for moderate diaper rashes. Can be used with zinc oxide over it. * Butt paste or Triple paste - there are a variety of creams that a pharmacist can mix up for you that contain a variety of ingredients. These are good for severe rashes. One brand that is already mixed is called Triple Paste. Ask your pharmacist for some. It is non-prescription. This cream may be difficult to find, but most pharmacies can order it from Summers Laboratories (1-800- 533-SKIN). * Clotrimazole anti-fungal cream - for stubborn rashes, yeast may be involved (see below). You can add this over-the-counter cream to help. * Hydrocortisone 1% cream - you can put this over-the-counter cream on twice a day beneath any of the other creams to help with severe rashes. It will help with the inflammation. Don't use this for more than several days at a time as long-term use can damage the sensitive skin in the diaper area. * Soothe and heal by Lansinoh. This pure lanolin ointment is excellent for soothing sore bottoms. * Mix your own - if you can't get a prescription, try mixing these together in the palm of your hand, then apply to baby's bottom: o Zinc oxide o White petroleum ointment o Acid mantle o Aluminum acetate (Burrow's solution) o If you cant find Acid Mantle, then use Lansinoh (a lanolin ointment). It is available in the diaper cream section of drug stores. 1. Contact diaper rash - this is simply the regular rash as discussed above. * Appearance - flat, red, irritated skin. When severe, skin will peel or blister and slough off. * Treatment - as described above. 2. Intertrigo - this is a specific rash that occurs within the skin folds and creases around the diaper area where the skin rubs together. * Appearance - Heat and moisture mixed with urine cause a red, burn-like appearance. * Treatment - regular white petroleum diaper ointment. 3. Yeast rash - when the skin is damaged, yeast from the intestines can invade the skin. This especially occurs with antibiotic use or prolonged rash. * Appearance - it is a red, raised, patchy rash with sharp borders, mostly over the genitalia but with satellite spots sprinkled around the diaper area. Click here to view a picture of a yeast diaper rash. * Treatment - in addition to the above measures, there are two commonly used anti-fungal creams: o Clotrimazole - over-the-counter. Apply 2 - 3 times a days beneath the other creams. o Nystatin - prescription. Not necessarily better, just different. o Acidophilus - this is a natural bacterial powder that fights off yeast. Click on it to learn more. 4. Impetigo - this occurs when bacteria invade the damaged skin. * Appearance - coin-sized blisters or red raised patches that ooze a honey-colored crust. * Treatment - prescription antibiotic ointment as well as the above general measures. 5. Seborrhea - an inflammatory condition that can affect different parts of the body, but can be especially severe in the diaper area. * Appearance - a big, red, sharply demarcated patch over the groin, genitalia, and lower abdomen. It can be more raised, rough, thick, and greasy than the other rashes. * Treatment - hydrocortisone 1% cream (over-the-counter) 2 - 3 times a day. Don't use more than a week unless directed by your doctor. 6. Allergy ring - a variety of foods can irritate baby's bottom, especially acidic foods such as citrus and tomato-based sauces. * Appearance - a red ring around baby's anus. * Treatment - discontinue suspected foods. Breastfeeding moms may need to eliminate foods from their diet. now nonstop pooing An old remedy that my mom used for the children during flu season and which I continue to do so with mine, is to peel and grate an apple. Let the grated apple sit in a dish until it turns brown, (about 10-15 min). It's not much to look at, but the flavor is still good. Serve it like applesauce which most babies like. The important factor is that the grated apple must be brown or it will not work for diarrhea. Do not add any sugars to it as sugars tend to cause diarrhea. Apples are a good cheap food to have in the home and should be eaten regularly year 'round. Another treatment might be rice water (adding too much water to rice, cooking the rice and decanting off the fluffy water, cooling it and then drinking that). Rice water has been used for YEARS for treatment of diarrhea. If this fails to stop the trots, then have a chat to you local pharmacist at the drug store,
My son had this problem but his pediatrician prescribed medicine to help the diarrhea(dont remember what) what I do remember was she also prescribed Nystatin for the massive diaper rash and it really helped within a few days. For us it only cost 10.00 and we didnt put it under insurance either. I definetly would wash the babys but and not use wipes, but if you must, use perfume/alcohol free. Good luck to you and your baby.
Poor baby. Sounds like you are doing all you can until you can get the diarrhea cleared up. Is there anyway you can keep an eye on her and let her run diaper less and air out? Maybe use mild soap and water to clean her instead of wipes and dry her well and try Vaseline as a barrier between her and the diaper. There is also a diaper rash ointment called Boudreaux Butt Paste that is good. You can find it a Wal-mart. Also it could be a yeast infection from the diarrhea and an anti fungal ointment like those you would use for feminine itching. Hope you find out soon what is causing her diarrhea and get it stopped.
aquaphor(sp?) is the best
When my daughter had a bad diaper rash we used Triple Paste. It is a thick diaper rash ointment. I would suggest using wash clothes when wiping her off instead of wipes. I would also maybe see about putting something in her bath water and letting her soak. Good Luck!!
when my son had a bad rash we used A & D or aquaphor cream and lots of it, we put him on the brat diet (bananas, rice, applesauce and toast), although I'm not sure if this would work because she has had it for so long, also warm oatmeal baths, letting the air get to his bum, difficult but works, and he drank gatorade, your poor little one I'm sorry for her
Hi- She needs to get to the DR. ASAP...I know you said you have an appointment in 2 days, but I would call and explain the situation and see if they can squeeze her in sooner...they should. My son had a diaper rash that wouldn't go away as well...even with 2 different prescription creams and it turned into a yeast infection and a bacterial infection. DO NOT use wipes on your little girl. No type of wipe is OK to use...not even the most sensitive free of everything wipes...they ALL contain things other than water...it will burn her rash and make it worse. Use only water. If my son has a diaper rash I run my sons booty under luke-warm water in the tub when he poops until all the poopoo comes off. It's a little bit of work...but the wipes will aggravate the rash a lot more and it hurts them as you can tell since she's screaming. Make sure she's all the way dry before you diaper her. Try using "Boudreaux's Butt Paste" it's an over the counter diaper rash cream...it is AMAZING!!! It's the ONLY cream that works for my son. After the rash is gone I use Baby powder with cornstarch to make sure he stays dry for a few days to make sure the rash doesn't come back. I also use it with his diapers after every bath. You can find both at Target. If the rash isn't going away it could be a yeast infection and the Dr. will need to see your son to prescribe her the correct cream. Unfortunately if the rash is as horrible as it sounds like it is...it's probably turned into a yeast infection. If you get her to the Dr. today or tomorrow and they give you a prescription cream to use, and you only run her under water to clean her after dirty diapers, then the rash should clear up pretty fast. Also try to let her go without her diaper for 10-15 minutes at a time 3-5 times a day. Air will also help. It can be messy...I used to put my son in his pack and play...it's contained if she messes, and it's pretty easy to clean it up. As for the diarrhea, I would use the BRAT diet for the next few days at least...and try to give her some watered down Gatorade Fierce. That's what my sons Dr. had me do when he was sick a few months back with horrible diarrhea. I know the Gatorade has a lot of sugar, but it has electrolytes which they need to stay hydrated. The Gatorade Fierce has more electrolytes than regular Gatorade, so if you can find it use the Fierce. Good luck!!
OK...... I'm giving too much information here... but Desitin, the original stuff w/ the larger % of zinc in it, is awesome for pain. I had a nasty case of that rotovirus, and was using baby wipes for myself and was basically "sufferring from a mommy diaper rash" I got desperate and applied some of my daughter's desitin to myself, and OMG it felt so good. I dont' know about it's healing properties, but for pain and discomfort alone... I will never skimp on the Desitin for anyone again!!! Poor baby!! Hope she gets better :)
If the bowel movement has a seriously rank make you want to puke smell it is the rotovirus and your doctor is right. Although it usually only lasts about 10-14 days. I used the Desitin Creamy on my kids. You just slather on after you clean and dry the babies bottom and put the diaper back on. I found it heals remarkable by the next day. Sunlight is also good for your baby's bottom. Take her outside and let her play naked for a little while. Ask the pediatrician about using a dose of children's Immodium AD to at least slow the diarrhea down. Hope she feels better.