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2 month old has diarreah frequent wiping caused redness and some bleeding on skin. can i use neosporin and desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream)?

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Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream): Throw away the neosporin: it often causes allergic reactions. No antibiotic should be used. Be very gentle.

Answered 12/12/2018

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Dr. Olaf Johansen answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream): This is usually due to local irritation not infection, thus neosporin has no benefit can only act as a further irritant.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Do not need : Antibiotics. Diarrhea cause the skin to be sensitive and irritated from the acid . Neutralize it with maalox suspension( this is an antacid taken orally) but in this case, i want you to apply it on the diaper areas where it is irritated. It will soothe the area and heals irritation in no time . Continue using your diaper rash cream/ ointment as usual. See md if with yeast infection. Need rx.

Answered 12/31/2012

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