My 2 year old has a really bad daiper rash. for about 2 and 1/2 weeks. i have tried butt paste, extra strength butt paste, triple paste, baby powder, vaseline. nothing seems to help in fact it seems to get worse. and every chance she gets she scratches it

A : A more specific description of the rash would be helpful. If it's blister like or fluid filled bumps you should let your pediatrician take a look at it. If it's red in the groin skin folds or maybe small pink/red dots then it may be yeast. In that case, try applying lotrim af 4-6 times a day. Lotrimin (clotrimazole) is an antifungal used for athletes foot treatment as well and you will find it on the foot product aisle. If it's a beefy red color around her rectum then let your pediatrician take a look at it.

Try: Mixing Hydrocortisone 1% cream and lotrimin (clotrimazole) af cream and apply them 3 times a day. If you change the diaper more than 3 times a day, then use any other diaper cream on the additional diaper changes. If it is better after 3 days, continue the lotrimin (clotrimazole) af for 2 weeks and stop the hydrocortisone. If not better after 3 days then see the doctor.