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My daughter has severe nappy rash at her private part i have apply penicillin ointment but it seem not to be healing fast.what sshould i do?
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Nappy rash: Most diaper rashes in children may be fungal in origin, in which case penicillen will not work. Wash baby with soap and water after each diaper change. Make sure area is dry by using a hair dryer.Then apply diaper cream or fungal cream to diaper area.
Answered 9/20/2013
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