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How can you care for your child who has a yeast diaper rash?
- Your doctor may prescribe a medicated cream, powder, or ointment, or recommend that you buy an over-the-counter one at a grocery store or drugstore. Use it as directed.
- Change diapers as soon as they are wet or dirty. Before you put a new diaper on your baby, gently wash the diaper area with warm water. Rinse and pat dry. Wash your hands before and after each diaper change.
- Air the diaper area for 5 to 10 minutes before you put on a new diaper.
- Do not use baby wipes that contain alcohol or propylene glycol while your baby has a rash. These may burn the skin.
- Do not use baby powder while your baby has a rash. The powder can build up in the skin folds and hold moisture.
Yeast diaper rash in children: When to call
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if:
- Your baby has blisters, open sores, or scabs in the diaper area.
- Your baby has signs of a more serious infection, including:
- Increased pain, swelling, warmth, or redness.
- Red streaks leading from the rash.
- Pus draining from the rash.
- A fever.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health, and be sure to contact your doctor if:
- Your baby's diaper rash looks like a rash that is on other parts of your baby's body.
- Your baby's rash is not better after 2 days of treatment.
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