How do I treat a SEVERE diaper rash caused by antibiotics?

My 6-month old was prescribed Ceftin for treatment of pnuemonia. It is curing the bacteria, however she is suffering from a painful diaper rash. Both she and I cry. Her from the pain when rinsing her off with water and me from feeling bad. What can I do for now. I plan on calling my pediatrician first thing tomorrow morning.

@ whitedov, I have heard cornstarch works also but I have also heard it make matters worse. I don't know, I will give it a try though. most old wives tales work!!!

Everyone else, thank you for your responses!!!!!

PS- has anyone used Lotrimin or any other anti-fungal creams on their infant? any bad side-effects???

try and keep the diaper off as much as possible or change very regularly.

Get a good probiotic like Primadophilus reuteri to add back the good bacteria the antibiotics killed. (helath food shop/betterlife.com. Its the Best treatment for skin conditions like eczema etc, which is due to internal problems

Good luck

You might want to see a doctor about this one. Blisters from anitbiotics are a pretty severe alergic reaction and it's pretty serious. I'm not trying to scare you, but you should get to your doctor pretty soon.

Untill then, try putting triple antibiotic cream on it if you think it's ok. I don't know if babies can't have that or not...

do you have any monistat cream to put on it

Place her in some soothing tepid water and then let her bottom air dry. Keep her diaper off as much as you can. The moist heat of the diaper will only make it worse against her delicate skin. Because the rash came after a treatment with antibiotics it is most likely a yeast type of rash. Best medicines are antifungals like ones with miconazole or lotrimin.

The rash is probably caused by yeast. I agree with the other poster - Monistat!

in my day a day off a while ago they used cornstarch on diaper rashes as it helps dry up the blisters however the doctors of today may say it is a just a wifes tale none the less it sure worked for my 3 childern as needed.

Tags

　　Dietary Sugar 　　Dietary Sodium 　　Dietary Proteins 　　Dietary Fiber 　　Dietary Fats 　　Diarrhea 　　Diaper Rash 　　Dialysis 　　Diabetic 　　Dermatomyositis 　　Dermatology 　　Dermatitis 　　Depression

Related information

What is the best Treatment for diaper rash?

Boil some chamomile tea bags let them cool and place them on the worst spots. He will love it the chamomile will sooth his skin and also shrink the rash. It will feel very good to him.

...

What can I do about cronic diaper rash?

okey doke. if youve tried it already, then ignore me;) try a combo of A&D ointment and Desitin. FYI, Desitin comes in two varieties, but most people don't know. one kind has 10 % zinc oxid...

My baby has a diaper rashes and i apply anti nappy rash but it wasnt work what will i do??

dab area with mylanta to neurtralize the acid from urine. rinse the baby with water no soap on the diaper area let skin dry apply small amout of vaseline to prevent urine from touching the s...

Will diaper rash ointment work for heat rash?

YES. a good zinc oxide cream works. you can also try Gold Bond Medicated powder. These all seem too work well for me.

...

What causes diaper rash?

This is a good website....it might answer other questions you might have.

...

SEVERE diaper rash... please read details... short, simple answers please?

Forget about all that cortizone, balmex and all the other crap...use simple Cornstarch. Works every time.

...

Help my 10 month daughter has a major diaper rash .?

my sons got really bad once. it looked like he had skinned his bum (like skinning your knee) the best thing to do (according to my doc) is to let them air out. its messy sometimes, but to help t...

How can I get rid of my son's yeast diaper rash (thrush)?

I am not a doctor but I am a daycare teacher. I have been in daycare for over ten years and seen my share of thrush and yeast infections (boys and girls). Lotramin, for athlete's foot is som...