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yiddishmom
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 12:02 am
My 2 month old has a red rash in his diaper area for a few days now. I don't think it's a diaper rash (bc of the below reasons), but can't find anything else on Google.
1. I change his diaper very frequently
2. I applied Balmax the last few days, didn't help.
3. It doesn't bother him at all, not even when I change his diaper.
Anyone know what this may be?
Thank you.
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amother
Purple
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 12:04 am
You should check it out to make sure it’s not herpes from the bris. I know it’s uncomfortable to check it out, but it has happened in the past and can be dangerous.
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amother
Olive
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 12:23 am
If it’s in the inner area, it’s probably pinworms.
If on the outer area, it could be fungal. You need something that kills fungus and balmex doesn’t do that.
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amother
Floralwhite
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 12:51 am
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amother
Bisque
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 12:54 am
Fungal/yeast infection/thrush. If you're nursing, are your breasts itchy/irritated? Is your baby's tongue whitish?
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yiddishmom
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 1:05 am
amother [ Purple ] wrote: | You should check it out to make sure it’s not herpes from the bris. I know it’s uncomfortable to check it out, but it has happened in the past and can be dangerous. |
You think herpes can show up 2 months later?
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yiddishmom
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 1:09 am
amother [ Olive ] wrote: | If it’s in the inner area, it’s probably pinworms.
If on the outer area, it could be fungal. You need something that kills fungus and balmex doesn’t do that. |
It's both inner and outer. I think I'll go to the doctor.
Thanks all!
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yiddishmom
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 1:09 am
amother [ Bisque ] wrote: | Fungal/yeast infection/thrush. If you're nursing, are your breasts itchy/irritated? Is your baby's tongue whitish? |
Yes I nurse. My breasts are fine, and his tongue isn't white.
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amother
Forestgreen
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 1:19 am
amother [ Purple ] wrote: | You should check it out to make sure it’s not herpes from the bris. I know it’s uncomfortable to check it out, but it has happened in the past and can be dangerous. |
Herpes in a newborn in that area IME looks like bug bites, generally on their feet, including the soles. My now 6 year old got herpes after his bris from a relative who changed his pamper and had a herpes sore on her hand. Maybe other cases are different, but that is what his looks like. Now, at age 6, if he has a flare up, it is herpes sores in the private area, but until age two they were on his legs and feet.
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oneofakind
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 10:50 am
Sounds fungal. Get nystatin from doctor.
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miami85
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Wed, Oct 30 2019, 10:52 am
If it's a raised rash, then its likely fungal, nystatin is the prescription strength from a doctor, but it can be treated with OTC lotramin AF/clotrimazole. It will not go away with just Balmex or any other diaper rash cream.
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yiddishmom
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Thu, Oct 31 2019, 4:44 pm
UPDATE:
We went to the doctor, he said it was a regular rash and I shkukd continue applying cream.
I applied baby powder after two changes, and it's almost gone. I guess the wipes are too wet for him. I'll always apply some baby powder from now on.
Just a PSA, if anyone else may benefit.
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