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1 yr old boy has red sore bottom due to hard stool yesterday morning.now his stool is soft but it still hurts him a lot.can i use nappy rash cream?

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Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes, you should be: able to. Just apply a small amount at first to make sure it doesn't sting. A petrolatum jelly or Aquaphor healing ointment might soothe better if the cream does sting.

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/5/2015

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A member asked:

1 yr old boy has red sore bottom due to hard stool yesterday morning.now his stool is soft but it still hurts him a lot.can i use nappy rash cream?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Deborah Ungerleider answered

Dr Dohan and another doctor agreed

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