Question 1

what is better for anal fissures; diaper rash cream or neosporin?

Accepted Answer

Pure vaseline: Pure vaseline is best and has little chance of an allergic reaction.

Question 2

should i use neosporin, diaper rash ointment, or something else on poison oak?

Accepted Answer

Corticosteroids: Topical antibiotics like neosporin and drying agents like diaper rash ointment - usually zinc oxide and vitamin d in petroleum jelly - offer no beneficial effects for the treatment of poison oak. Cortiocsteroid creams are effective if the rash has not reached the blistering stage (see photo). At that point the only effective treatment is corticosteroids either orally (prednisone) or by injection.

Question 3

i accidentally applied neosporin instead of diaper rash cream on daughter's vagina will this hurt her?

Accepted Answer

Doubtful: Some kids can have an intolerance or allergic reaction to anything you put on their skin, especially in sensitive areas.Luckily that is rare in infants and to that medication.In the future if you want to do a trial for skin sensitivity, you can put a small amt on the pad of a bandaid, apply it to a clear skin site like the back &amp; check it over the next day.No break out,no sensitivity

Question 4

what are the symptoms of diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Redness, peeling..: Moisture, heat and lack of air circulation may cause skin irritation which may get over infected with bacteria or fungus. Redness and peeling may indicate exposure to moisture, blisters may indicate a bacterial infection and if associated with satellite lesions, a fungal infection. It's better to see a doctor for a definitive diagnosis.

Question 5

what kind of condition is diaper rash?

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It's a rash: Diaper rash is any rash, usually from irritation from skin contact with urine and feces, that occurs in the diaper area.

Question 6

what is the best thing for diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Clean, dry skin: Diaper rash can be best managed with very absorbent diapers that are not placed tightly and get changed soon after soiling. Hygiene is the most important way to avoid this rash. Do not use alcohol/perfumed wipes as they may overly dry the skin and irritate it. Allow your baby to air dry, the longer they can go without a diaper the better. Over the counter pure white petrolatum ointment may help.

Question 7

are there different kinds of diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: children who wear diapers can get different kinds of diaper rash. Common rashes can be from irritation alone, infection (commonly yeast [aka: candida]) as well as other infectious causes. If your child has a diaper rash, have it evaluated by your pediatrician to determine which treatment plan is best. Also, your doc can tell you a proper diaper care regimen to use, even when there is no rash.

Question 8

is there a preferred way to handle diaper rash in adults?

Accepted Answer

Same: Same as a child. Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) ointment, corn starch or baby powder for mild cases. Keep the area dry and clean. If no improvement, see a skin doctor.

Question 9

how to treat diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Diaper rash care: He might need a cream from his pediatrician such as Nystatin but in the mean time , there are some things you can do.  You need to put a good barrier cream on the diaper area every diaper change such as triple paste. Stop using baby wipes for now and just use a soft paper towel and water.  Change the diaper more frequently.  If possible, airing out the diaper area will help as well.

Question 10

can mrsa present as diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Not typically, but..: ...It can infect an already present diaper rash. It is more likely to cause one large "boil" than an all over rash, but if the rash is pustular then it could be either regular staph or MRSA (or yeast).

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