Treatment: Change your little one’s diapers as frequently as possible - you may even want to let him go commando at home for periods of time to keep the diaper area dry. You may notice a yeast diaper rash if your toddler’s been going long spells without diaper changes, or if he’s recently taken antibiotics (which wipe out beneficial bacteria that’s needed to control yeast).
#White pinpoint rash on temples skin
Symptoms: Redness in the diaper area (particularly in the creases of the skin) along with bright-red skin lesions or sores that are small and solid.Ĭauses: Yeast breeds in warm, moist environments, so the diaper area is a prime region for yeast overgrowth. Toddler skin condition: yeast infection (Candida) For extreme cases, your doctor might recommend oral corticosteroids and antihistamines. As for other areas of the body, cortisone cream may be needed there too. It’s also key to make sure your tot’s tush is completely dry before you put the cream on and to change his diaper frequently. In the meantime, your doctor may suggest treating the diaper area with a barrier cream that contains zinc oxide and/or cortisone cream. Treatment: First of all, try to pinpoint the culprit, and steer clear of it. If the rash appears on another area of your tot’s little body, it could be due to an allergen, such as a new brand of soap, a fragrance in your laundry detergent, or poison ivy or oak. If the rash erupts in the diaper area, it could be due to irritation from urine or stool, a new kind of diaper wipe or lotion, or simple chafing. Symptoms: Skin that’s red, swollen and itchy, sometimes with blister-like bumps.Ĭauses: As this condition’s name implies, this rash rears its ugly head when your toddler’s skin comes into contact with an offending substance. Toddler skin condition: contact dermatitis But because there is concern that prolonged use of these drugs may have harmful effects on the immune system, they should be used only as a last resort. If your tot is age 2 or older, and all other treatments have failed, your doctor may suggest nonsteroidal medications - such as Protopic and Elidel - which act on the immune system to help alleviate eczema flare-ups. If your uncomfortable tot is still itchy, he may need a prescription oral corticosteroid. If none of that helps, your doctor may suggest a prescription-strength cortisone cream and/or an oral antihistamine to alleviate the swelling and itchiness.
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