Complicating Factors: Aquaphor

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Constipation, Diet and Potty Training

My son is 2 1/2yrs old and is quite fair skinned and has very, very, very did I mention very sensitive skin. He has had several illnesses since birth that have required antibiotics. These illnesses as well as yeast infections and diarrhea have caused severe diaper rash almost constantly. We have tried a variety of creams and pretty much constantly use cream with zinc oxide on the advice of his doctor. This continuous diaper rash has caused a greater problem. Because of his diaper rash, he doesn't like to poop. This causes him to...

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Can Prolonged Use of Hydrocortisone Cream Affect Growth of Child?

Hello moms. My 18 month old boy has chronic eczema since he was 6 months old and have been using a hydrocortisone cream prescribed by our pediatrician. We have been applying this cream, a 2.5% formulation cream since he was an infant with varying degrees of eczema relief. He has needed it on a daily basis and we have been applying it twice a day to his ankles, wrists and behind the knee--the areas that are affected. We also use Aquaphor and pretoleum jelly emollients to relieve his dry skin. We have not asked our pediatrician though...

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Constant Diaper Rash

My oldest daughter has always had a diaper rash. Lately I have been noticing...