The dreaded diaper rash: When your baby has it, all you want to do is get rid of it. Find out what an expert and other moms consider to be the best cure.
Hydrocortisone Cream
"I recommend applying FixMySkin Healing Body Balm Unscented with 1% Hydrocortisone to help soothe the symptoms of diaper rash. The hydrocortisone helps to treat inflammation and irritation. Check with your dermatologist or pediatrician if your baby is under 6 months of age. It's important to change your baby's diaper often -- usually as soon as it is soiled -- and to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. If you notice signs of infection (blisters, fever, redness, swelling, or a...
"I recommend applying FixMySkin Healing Body Balm Unscented with 1% Hydrocortisone to help soothe the symptoms of diaper rash. The hydrocortisone helps to treat inflammation and irritation. Check with your dermatologist or pediatrician if your baby is under 6 months of age. It's important to change your baby's diaper often -- usually as soon as it is soiled -- and to keep the area as clean and dry as possible. If you notice signs of infection (blisters, fever, redness, swelling, or a worsening rash), it's time to see your pediatrician. Often, diaper rash can be caused by a yeast infection, so it may be important to be seen to treat this with an alternative medication." -- Joel Schlessinger, MD, board-certified dermatologist and RealSelf contributor, New York, NY

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