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Diaper rash issue mainly in anal area
My baby is suffering from diaper rash last three weeks. I applied pure coconut amway persona oil on his rash . Total rash is heal but in anal area rash is not complete heal. No other symptoms like fever, or something else. Please suggest me best diaper cream.
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Hello, I understand your concern
Coconut oil is safe but not a treatment
Perianal rashes often need targeted treatment
Early treatment prevents chronic skin damage
Next Steps
Clean gently with lukewarm water after stools
Avoid soap, wipes, antiseptics, scrubbing
Pat dry / air dry completely
Keep area dry; change soiled clothes immediately
Use loose cotton underwear
Barrier cream: Zinc oxide–based cream, 2–3 times daily
If rash is red, shiny, not healing → apply antifungal cream (e.g., clotrimazole) twice daily for 10–14 days
Avoid mixed steroid-antifungal combinations unless prescribed
Health Tips
Refer / evaluate further if:
Severe pain during defecation
Bright red rash with sharp margins
Cracks, discharge, bleeding
Night-time itching → deworming needed
No improvement in 7–10 days
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I totally understand your concern. Before suggesting treatment, I would like to ask a few questions to ensure the correct management can be provided.
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diaper rash was due to excoriation of perianal skin .. you can use rashfree oint , ezinapi ointment.. these ount contain zinc oxide which was useful for healing of skin ….but i need to ask a few question because diaper rash was secondary to diarrhoeal disorder … we need to treat diarrhoeal disease
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rash free oint , ezinapi oint … all these were symptomatic treatment .. we need to treat the cause for diaper rash
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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query.
Early consultations can prevent complications.
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Dr Faisal Zoheb
MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )
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You may apply any diaper rash cream such as Siloderm or Rashfree. Apply a thick layer after each bowel movement and wash the area immediately. If you use wipes excoriation will occur. Keep the area dry for a few days and consider diaper-free alternatives when possible. Be careful with the surrounding areas. The ointment acts like a raincoat and can be applied over the entire diaper area.
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