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My 22 month old son has a strange rash on his but and it very red and keeps getting worse despite the nyastan powder or cream from his doctor.?

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Infection: Could be impetigo or possibly you may need to mix Hydrocortisone cream with the Nystatin to take away inflammation.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Ashu Syal answered

Diaper rash: There are very few rashes in this part of body. 1) allergic contact dermatitis, 2). Fungal infection 3). Staph infection, 4). Eczema 5). Psoriasis and lastly 6). Viral infection like herpes etc. Need to see the rash to make right diagnosis because treatment of each one is different.

Answered 9/28/2016

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