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My 11 month old son has a red butt can i put aveno baby on it to see if it clears up?

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Yes: It works for some. A ; d ointment or plain petrolium gelly can also help.

Answered 12/22/2013

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red butt: Have him soak in the tub for 20 minutes. Use a hairdryer set on low and make sure he is meticulously dry. You can then apply aveeno baby cream, zinc oxide or desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream).

Answered 12/22/2013

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