Really bad nappy rash!!

[chilipeppers]

Anyone know of a really good nappy rash cream? Off to the GP to see if i can get a really good one.

metanium is wonderful.

I was advised (by GP) to use cornstarch on any broken skin and it worked like a miracle.

thanks so much!

The best thing for nappy rash is air. Give DC some time without the nappy if possible, then try bepanthen. IME it stays on longest.
Try to wipe as little as possible to allow the skin to heal.

I second metanium, just a thin layer and apparently you need to remove it with oil and cotton wool (though I never did tbh, used such a thin layer that I'd add more at next change).

Bepanthan.

Prescribed for DD1 in SCBU as her bum was on fire. Have used it at every change for her and DD2 since then, and never had any real problems, and has sorted out any sore teething bums pretty quickly.

You can buy it at boots etc, no need for GP (the big tubes are better value than the tiny ones).

Metanium.
I used it on the babes in the SCBU i worked on - amazing stuff.

metanium is brilliant, although you need baby wipes on hand to get it off your fingers, it doesnt come off well with water

Thanks all! The doc gave me Fucidin anyone used that? I got some Metanium too! Do you use it every nappy change or just when the nappy rash is bad?

DH uses Fucidin when his eczema gets infected, it's an antibiotic cream.

I only use barrier cream when there's a rash as I feel it's better for air to get to the skin, but I know others who cream up every change.

metanium is great.
don't use wipes, they sting, flannes and warm water is better.
allow him/her time without nappy
put chamomile/fennel tea into the bath

Metanium is fantastic.

I used bepanthen once on DS and it seemed to burn his skin - scarlett and blistered

oh that sounds awful Gig poor little thing :( I'v have been using cotton wool and water and giving her lot's of time without a nappy so fingers crossed it will clear up soon. Ta for all the help!

Don't use wipes, no soap/bubbles in bath. Lots of airing, so nappy off whenever possible (really makes a huge difference). I like sudocrem, but if you have been prescribed fucidin it is probably infected so you would need to use that according to instructions, be careful with using another barrier cream (sudocrem or any other) in conjunction as it may make penetration of fucidin impossible (better check with GP if you can use other creams when using fucidin twice a day or however often you have been told to use it). Otherwise, just fucidin and lots, lots, lots of airing ...

Mourihan cream tis magic.

I found the simple boots zinc and castor oil works a treat. So many other creams burnt. IT won't solve bad rash, but it's a great cream for regular use.

Mourihan cream tis magic.

Weleda calendula nappy cream. And at least 10 minutes nappy free time per day.

Using oil works. Rather than cleaning the bottom with wipes, you need to wipe it away with cotton wool dipped in oil (i used baby oil but think any will do.) so dont use water at all. Worked really well when one of mine had it. Just needed to always have the little bottle of oil with me when we went out. Hope that helps.

Dd's doctor recommended drying the affected area with a hairdryer on the coolest setting (keep checking the temperature with your hand). Worked really well for us.

You can also use cool black tea on the rash instead of cream.

Thanks!