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What Causes Rashes In Diaper Area?
Question: My 10 months baby boy is suffering from the rashes in the diaper area ,and also looks like a yeast infection . Last time when we consult doctor he advised to use the cream megaheal.My kid started crying now and we have applied coconut oil to soothe. Could you please advise on this
Brief Answer:
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is appearing like a diaper rash.
It mainly happens due to fungal infection involving the soft moist areas.
Megaheal is silver colloid cream.
It is not going to provide much relief.
You can try clotrimazole powder.
It is an anti fungal powder and will help help in keeping the area dry and will be effective against the fungus as well.
It is safe for babies and is easily available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is appearing like a diaper rash.
It mainly happens due to fungal infection involving the soft moist areas.
Megaheal is silver colloid cream.
It is not going to provide much relief.
You can try clotrimazole powder.
It is an anti fungal powder and will help help in keeping the area dry and will be effective against the fungus as well.
It is safe for babies and is easily available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
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