Question 1

my baby has a really bad diaper rash can i use bactroban (mupirocin) cream on it

Accepted Answer

DIAPER RASH: To prevent diaper rash, wash baby with soap and water when changing diapers and apply a&d ointment. To treat  diaper rash, apply antifungal cream like mycolog, nystatin. Bactroban (mupirocin) can be used for secondary infections (bacterial).

Question 2

my baby has a really bad diaper rash can i use bactroban (mupirocin) cream on it? i'm using sudocream

Accepted Answer

Yes: You may use the bactroban (mupirocin). And you may also want to use lotromin.

Question 3

can bactroban (mupirocin) be used on diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

yes,but: This depends on the rash. It will be helpful for a collection of bacterial related rashes producing pustular or blistering lesions. It will not be helpful for the common yeast that is a main cause of diaper rashes.

Question 4

can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are some diaper rashes that likely need mupirocin, usually those that look like pustules or sores.  Most of the flat red ones, though, will get better with regular zinc-oxide based diaper ointments. Your doctor can often tell by looking which would be better.

Question 5

can diaper rash cream help heal a blister?

Accepted Answer

Diaper rash cream: If the diaper rash cream has zinc in it it can help heal any skin lesions but you need to consult your md for that.

Question 6

should diaper rash cream be used as a preventative measure? in other words, should i apply it so the baby doesn't get diaper rash, or to treat it?

Accepted Answer

Diaper rash cream: It is best to apply diaper cream as a protective shield against diaper rash

Question 7

is diaper rash cream safe to use for adults?

Accepted Answer

Diaper rash: Yes, otc creams such as desitin, (zinc oxide diaper cream) a&d oint, etc. Can be used.  Barrier creams or ointment to prevent irritation from the next wet or dirty diaper.  Apply liberally after every change. Small amounts of cortisone if very red or irritated also can be used occasionally.

Question 8

is it really harmful for an infant to consume a bit of diaper rash cream?

Accepted Answer

Not really: As long as it really was a small amount ...You can always call poison control for concerns.

Question 9

can i use cortisone cream for adult diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: And of that does not offer improvement in a day or two be seen to be sure it is a simple dermatitis....

Question 10

can i use fucidin cream 2% on diaper rash if it has open soars?

Accepted Answer

Diaper rash: The first line treatment for a diaper rash is an agent that provides a barrier between the skin and the baby's waste.  Antibacterial creams like Fucidin are not first line unless there is an actual bacterial infection.

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Can bactroban (mupirocin) be used on diaper rash?

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Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for diaper rash?

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Can diaper rash cream help heal a blister?

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Is diaper rash cream safe to use for adults?

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