Question 1

if someone with hiv had a small cut on their hand that was slightly bleeding and they changed a baby's diaper, could baby be at risk of getting hiv?

Accepted Answer

If baby ok....: So if the baby's skin is intact, meaning no diaper rash, irritation, minor cuts or sores, then the baby is not going to be infected. Intact skin is excellent protection. However, if there is open skin, raw areas, cuts, etc, the potential exists, albeit a small risk. Face it, you can get HIV from a needle poke - that's a tiny exposure. If in doubt, someone else can change the diaper!

Question 2

modelling an event (kink performer), wearing an adult diaper, as someone rubbed my butt they poked through the diaper with there finger and barely poked into my anus with the tip of one finger. what are the chances i contracted hiv?

Accepted Answer

: HIV transmission is highly unlikely in described scenario. HIV related anxiety is likely otherwise and you should discuss options with your primary care doc. Check cdc.gov for reliable information regarding HIV transmission.

Question 3

can you tell me if i could use baby diaper ointment on my rashy skin?

Accepted Answer

Depends on rash: Many diaper rash ointments contain zinc oxide, which is an effective treatment for many irritative rashes that occur. It is harmless unless you think there is an infection along with the rash. Keep in mind if it's not improving in a week to seek further evaluation/treatment.

Question 4

can this nystacid ointment be use for any baby diaper  rush , heat rush or any rush for that matter,?

Accepted Answer

Nystacid ointment: This  contains nystatin, which is specifically used to treat a yeast infection. If yeast is a component of the rash it may help. A contact rash in the diaper area is best treated with a barrier cream, such as zinc oxide. All the best.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: petrolatum diaper ointment allergy?

Accepted Answer

Contact dermatitis: is a condition where the skin turns red and itchy as a result of contact with a chemical or protein, considered the allergen.   A diaper ointment allergy would be specific for the genital area that is covered by diapers in a child or incontinent adult.  Petroleum ointment  has very low protein and  irritant potential, so it would be an unlikely cause of an allergic reaction.

Question 6

what to do if i have small irritated rash in my cheeks and i'm wondering if i can use baby diaper ointment cream. should i use it or not?

Accepted Answer

Skin Rash: Your rash could be ring worm or eczema. It can be many other rashes. Some are benign but others can be serious autoimmune disorders. Show your doctor first. Diaper cream will not harm it but may not work.

Question 7

my 3 weeks old son has severe diaper rash and it is getting deep and deep everyday. i used destine w/o result,using ad ointment w/o result.what to do?

Accepted Answer

See Your Doctor Now: Prolonged exposure to heat and moisture break down the skin barrier leading to rashes. The constant presence of urine/feces make healing the skin difficult. Thorough cleansing of skin each diaper change w/ mild soap/water, allowing skin to air dry fully, use of barrier creams usually works. However yeast infections require medicated creams. See your doctor now for proper diagnosis and treatment.

Question 8

my 1week old baby but is bright red and irritated is this a diaper rash? a&d ointment and desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) aren't working! what is diaper rash? how to get rid?

Accepted Answer

Have rash seen ASAP: Diaper rash is rash in diaper area. There are many causes. Irritation, bacterial &amp;viral infections, fungal infection, allergic reaction-all can trigger rash. Disposable diapers, by keeping that area warm &amp; moist trigger these rashes. Societies where disposable diapers are rarely used, hardly see many rashes. What u have described shd be seen ASAP to determine the cause and appropriate treatment.

Question 9

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 10

is it ok to use diaper rash ointment to remove razor bumps?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diaper rash creams are good lubricants for razor-burned skin.

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If someone with hiv had a small cut on their hand that was slightly bleeding and they changed a baby's diaper, could baby be at risk of getting hiv?

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Modelling an event (kink performer), wearing an adult diaper, as someone rubbed my butt they poked through the diaper with there finger and barely poked into my anus with the tip of one finger. what are the chances i contracted hiv?

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Can you tell me if i could use baby diaper ointment on my rashy skin?

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Can this nystacid ointment be use for any baby diaper rush , heat rush or any rush for that matter,?

A member asked:

What is the definition or description of: petrolatum diaper ointment allergy?

A member asked:

What to do if i have small irritated rash in my cheeks and i'm wondering if i can use baby diaper ointment cream. should i use it or not?

A member asked:

My 3 weeks old son has severe diaper rash and it is getting deep and deep everyday. i used destine w/o result,using ad ointment w/o result.what to do?

A member asked:

My 1week old baby but is bright red and irritated is this a diaper rash? a&d ointment and desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) aren't working! what is diaper rash? how to get rid?

A member asked:

Can mupirocin ointment usp 2 be used for diaper rash?

A member asked:

Is it ok to use diaper rash ointment to remove razor bumps?

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