Diaper rash issue mainly in anal area

2026-01-06 19:17:03
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
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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
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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

Answered2026-01-08 06:53:38

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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. Contact me on Practo or WhatsApp chat. Contact number: 97012307 two nine Dr. G. Avinash MBBS, MD (Pediatrics) Fellowship in Neonatology

Answered2026-01-08 02:00:28

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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

Answered2026-01-07 20:36:56

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS , PGPN (BOSTON), Neonatology fellow ( Newborn and vaccination specialist )

Answered2026-01-07 17:44:30

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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.

Answered2026-01-07 13:17:37

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Greetings u can use Ezinapi cream for local application three times a day Avoid wipes Change diaper every 3 hrly Use water for cleaning

Answered2026-01-07 07:50:05

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment

Answered2026-01-08 05:45:03

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Apply Siloderm cream

Answered2026-01-08 02:27:19

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Apply ezinapi cream

Answered2026-01-07 08:05:09

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