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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Crotch

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Posted on Thu, 7 Sep 2017
Question: Hello Doctor,

My baby is 9.5 months old.Baby gets a very bad rash near her crotch when we use disposable diapers.The rash is soo bad that it turns into a sore with redness.We keep applying coconut oil and Himalaya diapher rash cream..It heals and then all of a sudde n it comes back again.

Kindly advise and I feel really bad to see my little baby go through such pain.

Regards,
xxxxxx
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Answered by Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Apply cream containing zinc oxide, avoid moisture

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for asking on this platform
I have gone through the query and do understand your concern.
Most of the time rashes in the groin area are due to excessive moisture and continuous friction.
The main thing you have to take care of is that the affected area must be dry.
Keep the affected area in open air after passing urine/stool to make it dry. Use zinc oxide containing cream like Rashfree or Happinap.
Also avoid using tight diapers or cloths to prevent friction.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards
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Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain

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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Crotch

Brief Answer: Apply cream containing zinc oxide, avoid moisture Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for asking on this platform I have gone through the query and do understand your concern. Most of the time rashes in the groin area are due to excessive moisture and continuous friction. The main thing you have to take care of is that the affected area must be dry. Keep the affected area in open air after passing urine/stool to make it dry. Use zinc oxide containing cream like Rashfree or Happinap. Also avoid using tight diapers or cloths to prevent friction. I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any more questions. Regards