Argghhh, can't get rid of this rash!

[OurLittleBlessing]

I'm hoping someone out there can help me!

My DD has had nappy rash on and off for about 2 months now . I feel so so sorry for the poor thing, and I feel like I have tried everything (obviously not or it would be fixed). I have been back and forwards to the doctors and am finding them very little help quite frankly.

Here is what I have tried:
- Nearly every brand of nappy rash cream I could find
- Vaseline
- Two different (different active ingredient) broad sprectrum antifungals - also Dactozin
- Eliminiating acidic food from her diet
- LOTS of nappy free time. We have wooden floor boards so this is easy
- Sunlight
- She is in MCNs which I have strip washed and tried several different sensitive detergents

The only thing that works is a low grade steriod cream which I hate using. As soon as I stop applying it, the rash comes back.

Any ideas anyone? I have another appointment with the doc this afternoon. I really want to get on top of this, I feel so sorry for her.

Thanks for reading if you got this far!

[OurLittleBlessing]

Oh I should also add that disposables have always irritated her skin, so they are a no-go, and up until a couple of months ago, the MCNs had largely been fine.

[missie_mack]

Try putting some bicarbinate soda in her bathwater

[OurLittleBlessing]

Thanks so much for your reply missie_mack - I'll try that after her nap!

Any other ideas anyone?

[poppopsmum]

Hi, I was at the docs last week for this too, and they gave me an awesome hint -

Get some Mylanta from the chemist and apply at every nappy change with cotton wool. It neutralizes the acid and take the burn out instantly. I used this in conjuction with a steroid cream for 2 days and its gone! Also lots of powder and air.

Good luck!

[Luna Lovegood]

Try putting some bicarbinate soda in her bathwater

In addition to this, pop some corflour on her behind....

[OurLittleBlessing]

Thanks poppopsmum & My Little Belle

I really appreciate the suggestions, I will give those things a try too!!

[Luna Lovegood]

-Aloe Vera is great- either get a plant, cut and rub on her bottom, or buy some pure aloe gel....

-Bust open a Vitamin E capsule and rub it on her bottom

-Mixed 3tbles spoons of cornflour to 1 tea bag of chamomile tea...

[JustUs3]

What about Paw Paw ointment? I've never used it for nappy rash but it cleared up a rash my DD had on her foot so maybe worth a shot? I also second the Aloe vera freshly cut, it's great for the skin.

Good Luck, hope you find something that works soon.

[SpottySocks]

This reply might be too late for you but thought I'd post anyway as it might help someone!

We have been battling a nasty nappy rash for 2 weeks on our 1 yr old. We also use cloth and have never had any problems before, I used cloth for my older 2 DD's and they never had a rash like this.

After a week of trying varous creams - pawpaw included, I went to the chemist and they recomended Daktozin. I had been applying it for a week and the rash wasn't getting any better. Yesterday morning I took her to the CHN and she confirmed it was thrush, she said that as the daktozin hadn't made any difference to try a different anti-fungal. She also said to make sure she was eating lots of yoghurt.

Back to the chemist and I got some Clonea Antifungal Skin Cream. I started using it around lunch time yesterday and this morning the rash is looking heaps better. I have also been giving her yoghurt after every meal. Both the chemist and CHN said to make sure we keep applying the cream for a week after the rash has gone.

After a very red/raw bottom for nearly 2 weeks I am so pleased that it is finally clearing up. Also the clonea is much easier to apply - it just rubs in unlike the Daktozin which is zinc based and sticks to everything!

Anyway just thought I'd share what has finally worked for us!