It has been very cold for a long time and the air is dry, but I was possibly exposed to scabies by a friend a few weeks ago. I am itching like crazy! Especially when I am finishing my shower every evening. When I get out of the shower I have red, blotchy rashes on my body, but they go away as my skin cools. What would you do?|||The previous posters are mostly correct. Scabies will be most prominent in the folds and creases of your body. Additionally, the lesions will not appear blotchy as your have. Rather, they will leave a distinct zig-zag scarring pattern on your skin where the organism burrows itself.
I agree that you may be having a sensitivity issue with your soap or a cosmetic product. I recommend that you discontinue the use of all of your cosmetics and buy new soaps. If this doesn't correct your problem see a doctor for sensitivity testing.|||Dry skin (for me anyway) does not itch. It improves with lotion.
I think I would see a Dermatologist. Scabies is a mite that gets under the skin. I really do not know how it should be treated. Probably with prescriptions.|||Scabies normally appears between the fingers in creases. It sounds like your problem is an allergy, possibly to your soap or shampoo|||I thougt I had scabies, so i went to the hospital,late night. There the doctor told me to use lice shampoo on my skin. Use at night before going to bed. Rub shampoo into skin, let dry. Wash off next morning. The doctor stated scabies are just like lice. I don't know how true it is but you can ask a doctor. Fortunately I found out that was not what i had.|||I would go see a doctor.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Why do i break out in random rashes throughout the day?
For the last few years I'll go through a period of time when I just break out in weird skin rashes/hives through out the day. Its totally random, out of no where i'll break out in huge pink rash on random parts of my skin. They rarely itch but its embassing having big rashes swell all of a sudden. Could I be allergic to something or what?|||Stress was the first possibility I thought of. It tends to exacerbate things like eczema.
I'd see a dermatologist. This actually reminds me of a friend of mine who would sometimes have sudden hives that would appear and disappear on her skin for minutes at a time. In her case I think it may have been related to an autoimmune disease.|||sounds like you are allergic to your clothing...go to the doctor|||Just in case you are taking some tablets just stop them and just see the effect .
If you are getting rashes after eating a particular type of vegetable even stop that .
Or if nothing works out consult a dermatologist(Skin specialist) .
I'd see a dermatologist. This actually reminds me of a friend of mine who would sometimes have sudden hives that would appear and disappear on her skin for minutes at a time. In her case I think it may have been related to an autoimmune disease.|||sounds like you are allergic to your clothing...go to the doctor|||Just in case you are taking some tablets just stop them and just see the effect .
If you are getting rashes after eating a particular type of vegetable even stop that .
Or if nothing works out consult a dermatologist(Skin specialist) .
Does anybody have information on skin condition?
A friend of mines little baby has a skin condition called erythema-multiforme syndrome. He has patches of rashes all over his body. My friend is scared and would like to know if you all have any information.|||Dear Asker!
Here are some information about erythema multiform.
Alternative Names:
Lyell's syndrome; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Definition
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder resulting from an allergic reaction.
Causes
Erythema multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction that occurs in response to medications, infections, or illness. Medications associated with erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Associated infections include herpes simplex and mycoplasma infections.
The exact cause is unknown. The disorder is believed to involve damage to the blood vessels of the skin with subsequent damage to skin tissues. Approximately 90% of erythema multiforme cases are associated with herpes simplex or mycoplasma infections. The disorder occurs primarily in children and young adults.
Erythema multiforme may become noticeable with a classic skin lesion, with or without systemic (whole body) symptoms. In Stevens-Johnson syndrome, the systemic symptoms are severe and the lesions are extensive, involving multiple body areas, especially the mucous membranes. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN syndrome, or Lyell's syndrome) involves multiple large blisters (bullae) that coalesce, followed by sloughing of all or most of the skin and mucous membranes.
Symptoms
Multiple skin lesions:
With sudden onset, which may recur
That may spread
That may appear as nodule, papule, or macule
Central lesion surrounded by concentric rings of paleness and redness, also called "target", "iris", or "bull's eye"
May have vesicles and bullae (blisters of various sizes)
Located on the legs, arms, palms, hands, or feet
May involve the face or lips
Trunk is usually not involved
Usually symmetrical
Itching of the skin may be present
Fever
General ill feeling
Joint aches
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
Vision abnormalities
Dry eyes
Bloodshot eyes
Eye pain
Eye burning, itching and discharge
Mouth sores
Exams and Tests
The diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin lesion and its typical symmetrical distribution, especially if there is a history of risk factors or associated diseases.
There may be a positive Nikolsky's sign.
A skin lesion biopsy and microscopic examination may be helpful to differentiate erythema multiforme from other disorders. Erythema multiforme may show tissue death and other changes. Microscopic examination of the tissue may also show antibody deposits.
Treatment
Treatment goals include control of the underlying causes or illnesses, treatment of the symptoms, and prevention of infection. Suspected medications should be discontinued.
Treatment of mild symptoms may include:
Moist compresses applied to skin lesions
Medications such as antihistamines to control itching
Over-the-counter medications (such as acetaminophen) to reduce fever and discomfort
Topical anesthetics (especially for mouth lesions) to ease discomfort that interferes with eating and drinking
Treatment of severe symptoms may include:
Hospitalization and treatment in an intensive care or burn care unit for severe cases, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Systemic corticosteroids to control inflammation
Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) to stop the process
Antibiotics to control secondary skin infections
Good hygiene and isolation from others may be required to prevent secondary infections.
Extensive skin involvement may cause the loss of large quantities of body fluids, causing shock in addition to the risk of infection. Intensive care with support of body systems may be required.
Skin grafting may be helpful in cases in which large areas of the body are affected.
In cases that are caused by the herpes virus, daily antiviral medications may be prescribed to prevent recurrences of erythema multiforme.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Mild forms of erythema multiforme usually resolve without difficulty in 2 - 6 weeks, but they may recur. More severe forms may be difficult to treat. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are associated with high death rates.
Possible Complications
Permanent skin damage and scarring
Occasionally, lesions on internal organs causing:
Pneumonitis (lung inflammation)
Myocarditis (heart inflammation)
Nephritis (kidney inflammation)
Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
Secondary skin infection (cellulitis)
Systemic infection, sepsis
Loss of body fluids, shock
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms indicate erythema multiforme. Involvement of a large area of the body is an emergency situation
Hope that may help you!
Good luck!
Here are some information about erythema multiform.
Alternative Names:
Lyell's syndrome; Stevens-Johnson syndrome; Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Definition
Erythema multiforme is a skin disorder resulting from an allergic reaction.
Causes
Erythema multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity (allergic) reaction that occurs in response to medications, infections, or illness. Medications associated with erythema multiforme include sulfonamides, penicillins, barbiturates, and phenytoin. Associated infections include herpes simplex and mycoplasma infections.
The exact cause is unknown. The disorder is believed to involve damage to the blood vessels of the skin with subsequent damage to skin tissues. Approximately 90% of erythema multiforme cases are associated with herpes simplex or mycoplasma infections. The disorder occurs primarily in children and young adults.
Erythema multiforme may become noticeable with a classic skin lesion, with or without systemic (whole body) symptoms. In Stevens-Johnson syndrome, the systemic symptoms are severe and the lesions are extensive, involving multiple body areas, especially the mucous membranes. Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN syndrome, or Lyell's syndrome) involves multiple large blisters (bullae) that coalesce, followed by sloughing of all or most of the skin and mucous membranes.
Symptoms
Multiple skin lesions:
With sudden onset, which may recur
That may spread
That may appear as nodule, papule, or macule
Central lesion surrounded by concentric rings of paleness and redness, also called "target", "iris", or "bull's eye"
May have vesicles and bullae (blisters of various sizes)
Located on the legs, arms, palms, hands, or feet
May involve the face or lips
Trunk is usually not involved
Usually symmetrical
Itching of the skin may be present
Fever
General ill feeling
Joint aches
Additional symptoms that may be associated with this disease:
Vision abnormalities
Dry eyes
Bloodshot eyes
Eye pain
Eye burning, itching and discharge
Mouth sores
Exams and Tests
The diagnosis is primarily based on the appearance of the skin lesion and its typical symmetrical distribution, especially if there is a history of risk factors or associated diseases.
There may be a positive Nikolsky's sign.
A skin lesion biopsy and microscopic examination may be helpful to differentiate erythema multiforme from other disorders. Erythema multiforme may show tissue death and other changes. Microscopic examination of the tissue may also show antibody deposits.
Treatment
Treatment goals include control of the underlying causes or illnesses, treatment of the symptoms, and prevention of infection. Suspected medications should be discontinued.
Treatment of mild symptoms may include:
Moist compresses applied to skin lesions
Medications such as antihistamines to control itching
Over-the-counter medications (such as acetaminophen) to reduce fever and discomfort
Topical anesthetics (especially for mouth lesions) to ease discomfort that interferes with eating and drinking
Treatment of severe symptoms may include:
Hospitalization and treatment in an intensive care or burn care unit for severe cases, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, and toxic epidermal necrolysis
Systemic corticosteroids to control inflammation
Intravenous immunoglobulins (IVIG) to stop the process
Antibiotics to control secondary skin infections
Good hygiene and isolation from others may be required to prevent secondary infections.
Extensive skin involvement may cause the loss of large quantities of body fluids, causing shock in addition to the risk of infection. Intensive care with support of body systems may be required.
Skin grafting may be helpful in cases in which large areas of the body are affected.
In cases that are caused by the herpes virus, daily antiviral medications may be prescribed to prevent recurrences of erythema multiforme.
Outlook (Prognosis)
Mild forms of erythema multiforme usually resolve without difficulty in 2 - 6 weeks, but they may recur. More severe forms may be difficult to treat. Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis are associated with high death rates.
Possible Complications
Permanent skin damage and scarring
Occasionally, lesions on internal organs causing:
Pneumonitis (lung inflammation)
Myocarditis (heart inflammation)
Nephritis (kidney inflammation)
Hepatitis (liver inflammation)
Secondary skin infection (cellulitis)
Systemic infection, sepsis
Loss of body fluids, shock
When to Contact a Medical Professional
Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if symptoms indicate erythema multiforme. Involvement of a large area of the body is an emergency situation
Hope that may help you!
Good luck!
I'm allergic to modern living....honest!i get rashes!!! help!!!!?
For most people talking on a mobile phone, cooking dinner in the microwave or driving in a car is simply part of modern living in 21st century Britain.
But completing any such tasks is impossible for Debbie Bird - because she is allergic to modern technology.
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Debbie and her husband Tony often sleep in a silver-plated mosquito net
The 39-year-old is so sensitive to the electromagnetic field (emf) or 'smog' created by computers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and even some cars, that she develops a painful skin rash and her eyelids swell to three times their size if she goes near them.
Debbie Bird's eyelids swell to three times their size when she is exposed to microwaves
As a consequence, Mrs Bird, a health spa manager, has transformed her home into an EMF-free zone to try and stay healthy.
The walls are all covered in special carbon paint, the windows have a protective film on them and she and her husband, Tony, 45, even sleep under a silver-plated mosquito net to deflect the radiowaves.
'I can no longer do things that I used to take for granted,' Mrs Bird said last night. 'My day-to-day life has been seriously affected by EMF.
'I don't own a microwave. I don't use mobile phones at all. I can't even use a cordless phone. We have a plasma screen TV because the old style one gave out gamma rays, which brought on my reaction.
'I can't even get in my friend's BMW. If I do I immediately start getting a headache and my head starts tingling.
'Even shopping is a problem. I can't go in places like Starbucks where there is Wi-Fi broadband and always have to be aware of my environment.'
Mrs Bird first realised that she was electro-sensitive when she moved with her husband, a writer and environmental consultant, and their eight-year-old daughter, Antonia, to a new apartment in Bowden, near Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
Unbeknown to her, however, her neighbours were all using wireless internet connections and had cordless phones.
'At first I couldn't sleep,' Mrs Bird added. 'Then I started developing a skin reaction. I had a burning sensation down my face, on my forehead and elbows. I looked like I had been severely burnt on my forehead.
'I felt very tired all the time and my eye-lids would swell up to three times their size.'
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Debbie's home is a radio-wave free zone. A clear protective film has been put on the windows and the walls have been redecorated with a special carbon paint
Mrs Bird was referred to a skin specialist, but the problem was so severe the couple decided they had no option but to move to a new home, in nearby Hale, Greater Manchester.
They took electromagnetic readings of the property and set about making it safe. The house was completely re-wired, had clear protective film put on the windows and every wall was painted with black carbon paint, which cost £250 per tin, to deflect the harmful rays.
All the couple's bedroom curtains are also silver-plated and they sleep under a silver-plated mosquito net, which also protects against radiation.
Although the renovation was not cheap, Mrs Bird said it was worth it. Her skin rashes have gone and she no longer has trouble sleeping. Officially in the UK, electro-sensitivity (ES) does not exist as a medical condition.
Doctors say there is little scientific evidence to back up a link between EMF and poor health. They claim the symptoms, often attributed to flu or viruses, are psychosomatic.
But campaigners disagree. They reckon around 500 people are already being treated for ES and as many as five per cent of the population could be affected.
Rod Read, director of Electro-Sensitivity UK, said: 'I have seen hundreds of people who exhibit symptoms they directly attribute to the electrical items around them.
'But it is a politically incorrect illness, the Government or electronic companies don't want people thinking their mobile phones or microwaves are dangerous.
'In the past doctors have dismissed symptoms as something like flu, but the pathology is now established. It has a huge detrimental physical effect and stops people living normal lives.'
For more information or free advice contact info.eco.emf@btinternet.com|||She may want to try a kind of dr called an Enviromental Medicine dr. Some people I have talked to (including a friend) have been to these drs and had good success. I don't know if they have them in the UK or not but check around some of the Yahoo Groups to see if there is anyone that may know of someone there.
The reason I mention this is because it sounds like part of her problem may be Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
But completing any such tasks is impossible for Debbie Bird - because she is allergic to modern technology.
Scroll down for more...
Debbie and her husband Tony often sleep in a silver-plated mosquito net
The 39-year-old is so sensitive to the electromagnetic field (emf) or 'smog' created by computers, mobile phones, microwave ovens and even some cars, that she develops a painful skin rash and her eyelids swell to three times their size if she goes near them.
Debbie Bird's eyelids swell to three times their size when she is exposed to microwaves
As a consequence, Mrs Bird, a health spa manager, has transformed her home into an EMF-free zone to try and stay healthy.
The walls are all covered in special carbon paint, the windows have a protective film on them and she and her husband, Tony, 45, even sleep under a silver-plated mosquito net to deflect the radiowaves.
'I can no longer do things that I used to take for granted,' Mrs Bird said last night. 'My day-to-day life has been seriously affected by EMF.
'I don't own a microwave. I don't use mobile phones at all. I can't even use a cordless phone. We have a plasma screen TV because the old style one gave out gamma rays, which brought on my reaction.
'I can't even get in my friend's BMW. If I do I immediately start getting a headache and my head starts tingling.
'Even shopping is a problem. I can't go in places like Starbucks where there is Wi-Fi broadband and always have to be aware of my environment.'
Mrs Bird first realised that she was electro-sensitive when she moved with her husband, a writer and environmental consultant, and their eight-year-old daughter, Antonia, to a new apartment in Bowden, near Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
Unbeknown to her, however, her neighbours were all using wireless internet connections and had cordless phones.
'At first I couldn't sleep,' Mrs Bird added. 'Then I started developing a skin reaction. I had a burning sensation down my face, on my forehead and elbows. I looked like I had been severely burnt on my forehead.
'I felt very tired all the time and my eye-lids would swell up to three times their size.'
Scroll down for more...
Debbie's home is a radio-wave free zone. A clear protective film has been put on the windows and the walls have been redecorated with a special carbon paint
Mrs Bird was referred to a skin specialist, but the problem was so severe the couple decided they had no option but to move to a new home, in nearby Hale, Greater Manchester.
They took electromagnetic readings of the property and set about making it safe. The house was completely re-wired, had clear protective film put on the windows and every wall was painted with black carbon paint, which cost £250 per tin, to deflect the harmful rays.
All the couple's bedroom curtains are also silver-plated and they sleep under a silver-plated mosquito net, which also protects against radiation.
Although the renovation was not cheap, Mrs Bird said it was worth it. Her skin rashes have gone and she no longer has trouble sleeping. Officially in the UK, electro-sensitivity (ES) does not exist as a medical condition.
Doctors say there is little scientific evidence to back up a link between EMF and poor health. They claim the symptoms, often attributed to flu or viruses, are psychosomatic.
But campaigners disagree. They reckon around 500 people are already being treated for ES and as many as five per cent of the population could be affected.
Rod Read, director of Electro-Sensitivity UK, said: 'I have seen hundreds of people who exhibit symptoms they directly attribute to the electrical items around them.
'But it is a politically incorrect illness, the Government or electronic companies don't want people thinking their mobile phones or microwaves are dangerous.
'In the past doctors have dismissed symptoms as something like flu, but the pathology is now established. It has a huge detrimental physical effect and stops people living normal lives.'
For more information or free advice contact info.eco.emf@btinternet.com|||She may want to try a kind of dr called an Enviromental Medicine dr. Some people I have talked to (including a friend) have been to these drs and had good success. I don't know if they have them in the UK or not but check around some of the Yahoo Groups to see if there is anyone that may know of someone there.
The reason I mention this is because it sounds like part of her problem may be Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
My dog has fungal infection (round or circular) on skin?
First it started near his thighs and now it is spreading to top of his body . Hair in this region is dropping followed by red rashes. Can this problem be solved and will his skin come to normal condition... he even feels itchy in this region ....|||Uh... this requires a vet obviously.
We can't cure him; the correct treatment from a vet can.|||Sounds like ring worm. Get some anti fungal medication for your pup before the infection spreads to you.|||Sounds like a visit to the vet is in order - they can put him on meds to help with the infection and something to help relieve the itch!|||Sounds like it may either be a food allergy or demodex mange. You need to get him to the vet for a skin scrapping.|||What you've described sounds like ringworm. Get an anti-fungal treatment from your vet. Be careful, ringworm is very contagious! Keep him away from other pets and children, and do not let him on your furniture.|||it is ringworm. And yes it can be fixed and the skin will return to normal. Just put iodine on it twice a day until it clears up, If you dont access to Iodine, then put watered down bleach on it. It will dry it out and kill the bacteria, which will in turn make the fungus go away. Ringworm is not actually a worm, so dont be worried, it is just fungus as you said. If the iodine nad bleach do not help then take him to the vet because he may have demadex, a skin disease.|||If I were you I would take my dog to a vet to determine just what type of rash he has and whether or not it affects you. It is usually a matter of them taking a scraping or swab from the area and checking it under a microscope. Sometimes rashes require a biopsy to determine what is going on.
Also, you want to make sure he doesn't get a secondary skin infection that requires antibiotics.
Good Luck!|||If its red, round and has a ring like bump then its ring worms. Get so anti-fungal shampoo. Don't touch it or you will get it. Call a vet if it gets worse|||it sounds like ringworm... get lotrimin ultra cream for athletes foot and wash the area and put the cream on it at least 2 times a day... it's much cheaper and works just as well as the cream that the vet would prescribe|||How long has he had it? Usually ringworm takes awhile to spread. If it's spread that much you still need a vet.
Mine had a small, nickel sized spot, on his forehead when he was a pup (gave it to our female as well, same spot). The vet gave us some antifungal, that cost $10 from him. But we could have gotten the exact same thing from wal mart for $3 or $4. So go to wal mart and get some antifungal cream. Put it on and keep your dog from licking it. You may need to get an E-collar from the vet. If it spreads, or doesn't start clearing up within a week, you will still need to go to the vet.|||It's ring worm. That's a fungus. Any fungicide will kill it. Try monostat, tolnaftate, any athlete's foot creme, any vaginal fungicide creme, etc.|||go to your veterinarian and have it checked out. it could be ringworm, demodex, sarcoptic mange, or allergic reactions. the last two will definately make them itchy and sarcoptic mange is contagious to people!!! all can be treated.
We can't cure him; the correct treatment from a vet can.|||Sounds like ring worm. Get some anti fungal medication for your pup before the infection spreads to you.|||Sounds like a visit to the vet is in order - they can put him on meds to help with the infection and something to help relieve the itch!|||Sounds like it may either be a food allergy or demodex mange. You need to get him to the vet for a skin scrapping.|||What you've described sounds like ringworm. Get an anti-fungal treatment from your vet. Be careful, ringworm is very contagious! Keep him away from other pets and children, and do not let him on your furniture.|||it is ringworm. And yes it can be fixed and the skin will return to normal. Just put iodine on it twice a day until it clears up, If you dont access to Iodine, then put watered down bleach on it. It will dry it out and kill the bacteria, which will in turn make the fungus go away. Ringworm is not actually a worm, so dont be worried, it is just fungus as you said. If the iodine nad bleach do not help then take him to the vet because he may have demadex, a skin disease.|||If I were you I would take my dog to a vet to determine just what type of rash he has and whether or not it affects you. It is usually a matter of them taking a scraping or swab from the area and checking it under a microscope. Sometimes rashes require a biopsy to determine what is going on.
Also, you want to make sure he doesn't get a secondary skin infection that requires antibiotics.
Good Luck!|||If its red, round and has a ring like bump then its ring worms. Get so anti-fungal shampoo. Don't touch it or you will get it. Call a vet if it gets worse|||it sounds like ringworm... get lotrimin ultra cream for athletes foot and wash the area and put the cream on it at least 2 times a day... it's much cheaper and works just as well as the cream that the vet would prescribe|||How long has he had it? Usually ringworm takes awhile to spread. If it's spread that much you still need a vet.
Mine had a small, nickel sized spot, on his forehead when he was a pup (gave it to our female as well, same spot). The vet gave us some antifungal, that cost $10 from him. But we could have gotten the exact same thing from wal mart for $3 or $4. So go to wal mart and get some antifungal cream. Put it on and keep your dog from licking it. You may need to get an E-collar from the vet. If it spreads, or doesn't start clearing up within a week, you will still need to go to the vet.|||It's ring worm. That's a fungus. Any fungicide will kill it. Try monostat, tolnaftate, any athlete's foot creme, any vaginal fungicide creme, etc.|||go to your veterinarian and have it checked out. it could be ringworm, demodex, sarcoptic mange, or allergic reactions. the last two will definately make them itchy and sarcoptic mange is contagious to people!!! all can be treated.
What are some home remedies for a diaper rash caused by yeast?
My nephew has sensitive skin and is very prone to all sorts of "diaper rashes". Now he is dealing with one caused by yeast. He scratches, then it spreads to other parts of his body. What are some home remedies I can try.
Yes, we change his diaper frequently, change his diet. He is alergic to milk products and we can not use yougert. He is also allergic to other topical products.|||Try using an athlete's foot cream like Lotrimin AF Clotrimazole 1% (Antifungal). It doesn't have to be the namebrand, store brand works just as well. Athelete's foot cream works excellent on yeast/fungal diaper rashes. You should take care of his rash A.S.A.P. because if he gets yeast infection in his eyes, that could be REALLY bad. I had a friend whose baby I used to watch, who ALWAYS had diaper rash, and sometimes it would bleed. I'd put some Lotramin AF on it, and by the time she would come get him, it was already no longer bleeding and starting to look better. I've also worked as a prechool teacher with toddlers, and have lots of experince with babies and toddlers. Good luck.|||THIS WORKS!!! apply plain yogurt to affected areas and that is it!|||why not consult a dermatologist for babies or try corn starch or corn starch with powder, vaseline|||When the weather permits, allow him to be outside where the sun can shine on his bum (but don't let him burn!). Babies in our family tended to have the same problem and we've always used sunshine, weak solutions with tea tree oil (antifungal, if you cannot find the oil itself, look for shampoos that include it) and when the rashes would flare horribly, monistat works great.|||My daughter had it several times. Yeast is nothing else but a fungus, and the best way to treat it is with an ointment for feet fungus, I'm totally serious! I ca't remember the name, but it has something called clotrimazol (or similar spelling). The worst you can do is use diaper rash stuff, because it adds moisture to the area, making the yeast stronger. When you wipe, allow the skin to air dry, or dry it with toillet paper or paper towell. It is important to keep the area as dry as possible. Also, when the baby is well, you don't need to use wipes every time you change him for pee, because they irritate the skin (even if they say they are ultra sensitive). Just to let you know, my kisd and myself are allergic to Aloe Vera , and most skin products and diapers contain this. Maybe he is allergic to it or to perfume?
Maca|||Many people use LotriminAF on a yeast diaper rash. This product used to be given only by prescription but is now available over the counter. Some would rather try other remedies before using this though. Some of those remedies include:
Let your baby go diaperless in a sunny spot as much as possible. Yeast thrives in a dark, moist environment, so sun and air will help. If you're living in a place that isn't sunny right now, try one of the full-spectrum light bulbs used to treat SAD.
Make a very weak vinegar solution (1 T white vinegar to 1 cup of water) and swab your baby's bottom with it. It will make your baby's bottom inhospitable to yeast.|||If he is allergic to yogurt, you can try the bacteria in the yogurt that works to fight the yeast. (If he has a *serious* dairy allergy, talk to your doctor first.) It's called acidophilous. It's available in capsules or powder (you can open the capsules to let the powder out. Try sprinkling the powder on his rash and see if that helps. If he's old enough to be getting solids, you can sprinkle some of it into his food, as well. I don't know if it is grown on a dairy medium, so watch for allergic reaction if you use it.
I know of a lot of people who use tea tree oil and/or grapefruit seed extract to combat yeast, although I have no experience with it. But people say it works.
If you want a more "mainstream" home remedy, try gentian violet. It is one of the most effective antifungals available.
However...I would say if he keeps getting yeasty diaper rashes it is probably coming through from the other end. He may have thrush (a fungal infection of the mouth) and be swallowing the yeast spores which cause problems after the bowel movements hit his bottom. In this case, he would need to have his mouth treated (and his mother, as well, if she is nursing him).|||Gentian Violet
You can get it at Walmart or any drug store. I have even seen it at the Dollar Store. Should be about a $1 or so. Walgreens sells it for $10, so you can find it cheaper.
Anyway, this is used for yeast. Just go and type in gentian violet and check it out.
Good luck!
Yes, we change his diaper frequently, change his diet. He is alergic to milk products and we can not use yougert. He is also allergic to other topical products.|||Try using an athlete's foot cream like Lotrimin AF Clotrimazole 1% (Antifungal). It doesn't have to be the namebrand, store brand works just as well. Athelete's foot cream works excellent on yeast/fungal diaper rashes. You should take care of his rash A.S.A.P. because if he gets yeast infection in his eyes, that could be REALLY bad. I had a friend whose baby I used to watch, who ALWAYS had diaper rash, and sometimes it would bleed. I'd put some Lotramin AF on it, and by the time she would come get him, it was already no longer bleeding and starting to look better. I've also worked as a prechool teacher with toddlers, and have lots of experince with babies and toddlers. Good luck.|||THIS WORKS!!! apply plain yogurt to affected areas and that is it!|||why not consult a dermatologist for babies or try corn starch or corn starch with powder, vaseline|||When the weather permits, allow him to be outside where the sun can shine on his bum (but don't let him burn!). Babies in our family tended to have the same problem and we've always used sunshine, weak solutions with tea tree oil (antifungal, if you cannot find the oil itself, look for shampoos that include it) and when the rashes would flare horribly, monistat works great.|||My daughter had it several times. Yeast is nothing else but a fungus, and the best way to treat it is with an ointment for feet fungus, I'm totally serious! I ca't remember the name, but it has something called clotrimazol (or similar spelling). The worst you can do is use diaper rash stuff, because it adds moisture to the area, making the yeast stronger. When you wipe, allow the skin to air dry, or dry it with toillet paper or paper towell. It is important to keep the area as dry as possible. Also, when the baby is well, you don't need to use wipes every time you change him for pee, because they irritate the skin (even if they say they are ultra sensitive). Just to let you know, my kisd and myself are allergic to Aloe Vera , and most skin products and diapers contain this. Maybe he is allergic to it or to perfume?
Maca|||Many people use LotriminAF on a yeast diaper rash. This product used to be given only by prescription but is now available over the counter. Some would rather try other remedies before using this though. Some of those remedies include:
Let your baby go diaperless in a sunny spot as much as possible. Yeast thrives in a dark, moist environment, so sun and air will help. If you're living in a place that isn't sunny right now, try one of the full-spectrum light bulbs used to treat SAD.
Make a very weak vinegar solution (1 T white vinegar to 1 cup of water) and swab your baby's bottom with it. It will make your baby's bottom inhospitable to yeast.|||If he is allergic to yogurt, you can try the bacteria in the yogurt that works to fight the yeast. (If he has a *serious* dairy allergy, talk to your doctor first.) It's called acidophilous. It's available in capsules or powder (you can open the capsules to let the powder out. Try sprinkling the powder on his rash and see if that helps. If he's old enough to be getting solids, you can sprinkle some of it into his food, as well. I don't know if it is grown on a dairy medium, so watch for allergic reaction if you use it.
I know of a lot of people who use tea tree oil and/or grapefruit seed extract to combat yeast, although I have no experience with it. But people say it works.
If you want a more "mainstream" home remedy, try gentian violet. It is one of the most effective antifungals available.
However...I would say if he keeps getting yeasty diaper rashes it is probably coming through from the other end. He may have thrush (a fungal infection of the mouth) and be swallowing the yeast spores which cause problems after the bowel movements hit his bottom. In this case, he would need to have his mouth treated (and his mother, as well, if she is nursing him).|||Gentian Violet
You can get it at Walmart or any drug store. I have even seen it at the Dollar Store. Should be about a $1 or so. Walgreens sells it for $10, so you can find it cheaper.
Anyway, this is used for yeast. Just go and type in gentian violet and check it out.
Good luck!
Rash from Birth Control...should I stop?
I really love this Nuva-Ring, I have been on it for three weeks. But now I am starting to get rashes on my neck and legs. Really sucks. Can I assume that it will continue and get worse? The patch made my skin break out in itchy patches. The ring is causing allergy-type rashes. They don't itch, they kinda burn...|||I say, make the guy wear the proctection, not you.
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