Question 1

i'm not sure, but should silver sulfadiazine be used to treat diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Use it often: I use this often when the diaper rash has more of a burn like quality than a yeast infection. Works fine.

Question 2

can silver sulfadiazine be used to treat diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea.: Silver is a toxic metal and has caused some problems in older children and adults when used to treat burns. For that reason silver sulfadiazine is no longer a favored agent. Babies have thinner skin that absorbs chemicals more readily, especially if ti's irritated or raw.  So stick with the usual diaper rash products. Check with your pediatrician if the rash is severe or not clearing up.

Question 3

can i use silver sulfadiazine on a baby's diaper rash?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea.: Silver is a toxic metal and has caused some problems in older children and adults when used to treat burns. For that reason silver sulfadiazine is no longer a favored agent. Babies have thinner skin that absorbs chemicals more readily, especially if ti's irritated or raw.  So stick with the usual diaper rash products. Check with your pediatrician if the rash is severe or not clearing up.

Question 4

is it ok to use silver sulfadiazine cream on burning rashes around bikini area?

Accepted Answer

Antibacterial cream: Silver sulfadiazine is an antibacterial cream, used mainly for burns on the skin.  It is soothing for coating the open skin and protecting against infection.  For burning skin lesions Hydrocortisone cream would be better.  If you have a group of blisters that is burning, then Hydrocortisone can make it worse.  If you are not sure which, then have it checked.

Question 5

can i use 1% silver sulfadiazine cream of poison izy rash? if so, do i continue to use calamine lotion?

Accepted Answer

USELESS: Silver sulfadiazine will not relieve you in any way. Calamine lotion is barely effective. "Poison" ivy is a violent reaction which will occur only on those allergic to it and only where the sap came on the skin. A prescription strength cortisone is very effective. Clobetasol gel or augmented betamethasone cream,. OK to wash. No special soap makes any difference. Not contagious. Will not spread.

Question 6

can you use diaper rash cream for a pad rash?

Accepted Answer

Yes: May of the diaper rash creams contain zinc oxide, which can be helpful for the chaffing/irritation rash caused by pads. If however, the rash from the pads is from not irritation but actual allergy to the fibers of the pad, the diaper cream probably won't do much.

Question 7

what is a good cream for a diaper rash on a baby?

Accepted Answer

Zinc oxide : Is a common and effective ingredient in many over the counter barrier creams.

Question 8

my baby has a diaper rash won't go away, i tried plenty of creams!?

Accepted Answer

Resistant rash: Rashes caused from irritation from wetness, fragranced baby wipes or diaper allergies usually improve with use of over the counter barrier creams such as Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream).  If this rash is not improving, it may require a medicated cream to treat yeast.

Question 9

can you tell me if lubricant a reliable soulotion instead of diaper rash cream?

Accepted Answer

Lubricant vs cream: Most lubricants are water-based, and will not adhere to the skin as long as diaper rash creams.  However, there is no reason that you should not be able to use a fragrance and additive free lubricant if you do not have a diaper rash cream available.

Question 10

can diaper rash cream work for vaginal irritation?

Accepted Answer

Yes and no: Depends on the cause and location of the irritation.  If it is external then yes it might be helpful, if the irritation is internal then you should not use treatments like desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream).  See your gyn and determine the cause of irritation.  Then the appropriate and safe treatment will be utilized.

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Can i use 1% silver sulfadiazine cream of poison izy rash? if so, do i continue to use calamine lotion?

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Can you use diaper rash cream for a pad rash?

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