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Twins2013
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BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
has anyone ever used calendula ointment for a BAD diaper rash?
i have tried everything out there (every diaper cream-over the counter and prescription, baths with baking soda, no diapers for a while, etc...)
i was just reading online and saw an article mention it. but i have never heard of anyone using it before. i know people rave about the cream for dry skin so i am wondering if the ointment will work as well for a rash!
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Posted 1/13/14 9:53 AM  |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
Have you tried cortisone? Twice a day with Desitin Max on top of it (Desitin at every diaper change). And stop using wipes entirely. Warm water on a soft cloth only. You should see improvement within 24 hours.
ETA: Use the cloth (or a soft paper towel) with warm water, then dab dry with a soft cloth, like a wash cloth. We bought natural cloths on Amazon but it's not necessary. Then apply the cortisone with a heavy coat of Desitin Max on top. DS had a diaper rash for over a month and we tried everything. This was what finally worked.
Message edited 1/13/2014 10:58:59 AM.
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:06 AM |
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Twins2013
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BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
havent tried cortisone. im going to look into that.
i havent used wipes in a couple days either. this is so frustrating bc he is miserable. i just want my happy kid back.
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:13 AM |
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Nik09
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Re: BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
I use calendula for dry skin and it is great. I don't have any experience for the diaper area though. Probably doesn't hurt to try!
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:24 AM |
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WannaBeAMom11
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BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
Have you tried switching diapers? Also don't wash down there just keep the area covered with a lotion. Diaper rash sucks.
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:24 AM |
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Strawberry2468
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Re: BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
Neosporin with desatin max has worked in the past but DD has a bad one now and its not working!! There is one that was recommended that is OTC but behind the pharmacy counter. I'm going to try that next.
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:28 AM |
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JoesWife628
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BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
coconut oil works wonders, too.
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| Posted 1/13/14 10:42 AM |
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LIRascal
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BAD diaper rash...calendula ointment?
My dermatologist also recommended no wipes after a wet diaper at all, just tissue. Desitin Max and triple paste worked for mine, even bad broken skin.
A friend of mine recommends Columbia Powder. They have it at pharmacies behind their pharmacy counter. It's OTC, but don't keep it out.
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| Posted 1/13/14 11:01 AM |
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