Nappy Rash gone crazy!!!

[Karina]

Could it be like thrush or something else fungal?
Claire had a rash that started off like a nappy rash and then just got worse and kept spreading. It was all red and blotchy and like rough. It looked horrible. I took her to my GP and he said it was thrush and recommended we use some daktozin on it. It cleared up in about 2 days.

Maybe go back to the doctor again?

[aussienic]

i was going to say fungal as well.. my Ds1 had one at 6 weeks old and we just went ot the chemist they had a quick looked and passed us a fungal cream and within one application it was noticeably better

[1MOREPLZ]

i was going to say fungal aswell......
with my DD (long time ago in nappies ) DR told me to use HYDRAZOLE cream (tiny amount of hydracortisone in it) used it and it went away overnight!!! DD used to call it 'magic cream' but also use an anti-fungal cream... if it isn't going away using over the counter anti-fungal cream best see your gp.

[Sammiejane]

i make my own soothing and calming solution with calandular flower and camomile tea... i mmake a batch, add some cold water and use that on cloth wipes...
Use this as a wipe after nappy changes and also bath in water withh a batch added each day...

We have only once had nappy rash and that was when we were away camping and we used shop bought wipes and she had no nappy free time and not very many baths (it was freezing)
As soon as we were home, i switched back and also bathed her in this tea mixture too and it was gone really quickly

i hope this helps

[~StarBright~]

Thanks everyone

I would think fungal may be a possibilty as we have been having thrush issues- (mouth and nipple) but the Dr said he didnt think it was fungal even after hearing that we have had thrush. He is due for his 6 month shots next thursday and if it hasnt cleared by then i will ask to see the dr again- maybe a different one!!

Thanks for all the replies ladies!!

[Karina]

Hope they can give you some more advice. Theres nothing wrong with a second professional opinion!

[Schmickers]

It sounds fungal to me as well. I would alternate an over the counter antifungal cream with some hydrazole for a week or two until the rash clears. All of the other suggestions in here about managing the symptoms are good as well.