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I have a 20 month old boy that has yeast infection/diaper rash will desoximetasone cream help it?

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Dr. Olga Nilova answered

No help: No, it won't. You need an anti fungal cream like nystatin, not the steroid one. In fact, it may make the rash worse.

Answered 3/29/2014

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A member asked:

I have a 20 month old boy that has yeast infection/diaper rash will desoximetasone cream help it?

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