Hi Cheryl and all, If a nappy rash, especially if the skin is broken, is around for two or more days there is often a fungal element to it. Remember that fungus thrives in warmth, darkness and moisture, all of which are often present in the nappy region. Sometimes it's a matter of getting some anti fungal cream from the chemist to alternate with the barrier cream . As you say zinc and castor oil is great, but even better if you can get the chemist to mix some benzoin in it. Incidentally this mixture of zinc, castor oil and benzoin cream used to be a 'home-made' mixture made up by the nurses in the gastro ward of the Children's Hospital in Adelaide lots of years ago, and I believe the hospital was successful in registering this cream with the British Pharmacopoeia. Regards, Christina.
-----Original Message----- From: Cheryl LHK <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, 3 April 2003 5:48 Subject: [ozmidwifery] nappy rash > >Hi, not especially mid related - but - if anybody has any brilliant ideas >for this next prob it would be great. All of my babies have pretty healthy >bums, but when they are teething have the most shocking nappy rash. My 23 >month old is currently suffering, not potty trained yet - but the poor thing >has tiny bits of flesh coming off at times. Looks like somebody used >super-dooper sandpaper!! > >We cope with zinc cream,Vit E cream, paw-paw ointment, sunshine, and panadol >when he's really distraught. Anything else we can use?? > >Cheryl > > > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN Instant Messenger now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to >http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/hotmail_messenger.asp > >-- >This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. >Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit <http://www.acegraphics.com.au> to subscribe or unsubscribe.
