Plain Yogurt. Plain yogurt, with no added sugar or cornstarch, is a great natural skin moisturizer that can help heal diaper rash. Simply use it as you would a diaper cream. After each diaper change, use room temperature all-natural yogurt on the affected area and diaper as usual.
What is the best cream for a baby's sore bum?
Aquaphor Baby Healing Ointment Aquaphor is a multipurpose ointment that can be used for diaper rash, chapped cheeks, cuts, scrapes, burns, eczema, and more skin irritations. It helps prevent diaper rash by protecting the skin. In fact, it's listed as being able to relieve diaper rash within 6 hours of application.
How long is too long for diaper rash?
If a diaper rash symptoms persist for longer than 4 to 7 days despite home diaper rash treatment, you should consult with a doctor to treat diaper rash. Most types of diaper rashes will clear before 3 days or should look like they are improving. Persistent or quickly worsening rashes might require medical intervention.
Why is my sons private area red?
Causes of Rashes on Penis or Scrotum Most rashes on the penis or scrotum are caused by skin irritants. Hand-to-penis contact is normal when passing urine. Therefore, the rash is most likely from an irritant that was on the hands. Examples are plants (such as weeds) or chemicals (such as bug spray).
Why do toddlers scratch their private parts?
If your daughter complains of a sore bottom or is scratching her genital area, she may have vulvovaginitis, an inflammation of the vulva and vagina. It's the most common gynecologic problem in young girls (particularly school-age girls), though it can occur at any age.
Viral rashes usually have small pink spots. They occur on both sides of the chest, stomach and back. Your child may also have a fever with some diarrhea or cold symptoms. They last 2 or 3 days.
What does vulvovaginitis look like?
You might develop a grayish-white, foul-smelling discharge. The odor, often described as a fishy odor, might be more obvious after sexual intercourse. Yeast infection. The main symptom is itching, but you might have a white, thick discharge that resembles cottage cheese.
Can vulvovaginitis go away on its own?
Bacterial vaginosis is usually a mild problem that may go away on its own in a few days. But it can lead to more serious problems. So it's a good idea to see your doctor and get treatment.
What does it mean when your Vigina starts to itch and swell?
Overgrowth of yeast — the most common culprit being Candida — can cause swelling, burning, and itchiness of the entire vaginal area, including the labia. This overgrowth can be due to antibiotic use, pregnancy, diabetes, or oral contraceptive use. Some women may also experience a cottage-cheese-like discharge.
Is it OK to scratch when you have a yeast infection?
Even though yeast infections can be really itchy, try not to scratch. It can make irritation worse or cause cuts in your skin, which can spread germs and lead to more infection. There are over-the-counter creams that you can use on your vulva to help calm the irritation.
