Enzymes and diaper rash

[ashton2005]

Hey everyone! Well we went to the Cf accredited center and ashon is now on enzymes and down to CPT 2 times a day. I am much happier with them then i was the private docs i was going to .. Kelli you were right Riley is great.. We go again on march 1st i believe for the actual clinic visit then march the 6th to see the GI again becuse ashton is still jaundiced... Anyways my question is what have you all found thaat works well with the skin breakdown... Ashton isnt awful yet but it is getting red and he screeches when i put the desitin on him.. any reccomendations???

christi

 

[ashton2005]

Hey everyone! Well we went to the Cf accredited center and ashon is now on enzymes and down to CPT 2 times a day. I am much happier with them then i was the private docs i was going to .. Kelli you were right Riley is great.. We go again on march 1st i believe for the actual clinic visit then march the 6th to see the GI again becuse ashton is still jaundiced... Anyways my question is what have you all found thaat works well with the skin breakdown... Ashton isnt awful yet but it is getting red and he screeches when i put the desitin on him.. any reccomendations???

christi

 

[JazzysMom]

My daughter (no CF) had this type of problem as a baby. Her pediatrician called it something, something dermatitis & gave me a prescription for a cream (couldnt tell you what it was now that is 7 years ago), told me to put that on first then an antifungal cream & then ummmm...whats the diaper rash cream, oh desitan (I think). It was a bit hard to do since they were all creams, but it cleared it up immediately. She didnt have the bleeding, but her skin pealed all the way around her bottom & butt & partly down her thighs. After baths etc he said to leave her diaperless to try & let air get to it before putting the meds on & another diaper. Thats always fun....no diaper!

 

[JazzysMom]

My daughter (no CF) had this type of problem as a baby. Her pediatrician called it something, something dermatitis & gave me a prescription for a cream (couldnt tell you what it was now that is 7 years ago), told me to put that on first then an antifungal cream & then ummmm...whats the diaper rash cream, oh desitan (I think). It was a bit hard to do since they were all creams, but it cleared it up immediately. She didnt have the bleeding, but her skin pealed all the way around her bottom & butt & partly down her thighs. After baths etc he said to leave her diaperless to try & let air get to it before putting the meds on & another diaper. Thats always fun....no diaper!

 

[CFHockeyMom]

Sean had and still has very sensitive skin. It wasn't long after he was DX and put on enzymes that a really bad case of diaper rash appeared. The Dr. gave us a Rx creme but I don't remember the name. It didn't help all that much. It was better than Desitin but not much. Have you tried "Butt Paste"? I think that's the name. It's supposed to be very good. A couple of other things we did to help were 1) using cloth diapers 2) very frequent changing 3) going diaperless. In combination, we were able to get the rash pretty well under control.

 

[CFHockeyMom]

Sean had and still has very sensitive skin. It wasn't long after he was DX and put on enzymes that a really bad case of diaper rash appeared. The Dr. gave us a Rx creme but I don't remember the name. It didn't help all that much. It was better than Desitin but not much. Have you tried "Butt Paste"? I think that's the name. It's supposed to be very good. A couple of other things we did to help were 1) using cloth diapers 2) very frequent changing 3) going diaperless. In combination, we were able to get the rash pretty well under control.

 

[anonymous]

We got some stuff called critic-aid made by bazaa or sween. We call it butt paste. It sticks until you wash it off and leavesa protective barrier that really dries every thing up. We were given some at the NICU, but then I ended up ordering some online from hocks.com I have gotten boudrauxs butt paste from walmart, but it isn't as thick and doesn't stay on like this stuff. Think it's actually something used for adults who are incontinent/bedridden. But works wonders! Liza

 

[anonymous]

We got some stuff called critic-aid made by bazaa or sween. We call it butt paste. It sticks until you wash it off and leavesa protective barrier that really dries every thing up. We were given some at the NICU, but then I ended up ordering some online from hocks.com I have gotten boudrauxs butt paste from walmart, but it isn't as thick and doesn't stay on like this stuff. Think it's actually something used for adults who are incontinent/bedridden. But works wonders! Liza

 

[ashton2005]

Thank you for your replies!! Actually i was goin to try the butt paste from Babies R Us today when my husband gets home and i can get out to get it.. Tonight after his bath i will let him lay bare as long as he will let me he usually is very mad after his baths.. HHA
thanks again

christi

 

[ashton2005]

Thank you for your replies!! Actually i was goin to try the butt paste from Babies R Us today when my husband gets home and i can get out to get it.. Tonight after his bath i will let him lay bare as long as he will let me he usually is very mad after his baths.. HHA
thanks again

christi

 

[Caleblove0802]

Hi! My son used to get diaper rash really bad after we first started the enzymes and he still does when we have him on antibiotics. The best thing we have found is A&D ointment. Our CF doctor recommended it and it works like a charm. Whenever I see him even have a hint of red I pile the A&D on and it is gone within a few days. He has never gotten as bad as he did the first time when we did not use A&D. He used to do that sad screaching cry as well.

Melissa
1 son Caleb 6mos 15 days TWENTY ONE POUNDS!!!!!

 

[Caleblove0802]

Hi! My son used to get diaper rash really bad after we first started the enzymes and he still does when we have him on antibiotics. The best thing we have found is A&D ointment. Our CF doctor recommended it and it works like a charm. Whenever I see him even have a hint of red I pile the A&D on and it is gone within a few days. He has never gotten as bad as he did the first time when we did not use A&D. He used to do that sad screaching cry as well.

Melissa
1 son Caleb 6mos 15 days TWENTY ONE POUNDS!!!!!

 

[anonymous]

Have you tried Zinc and Castor oil cream? Worked for my daughter. Brilliant.

Charlotte<img src="i/expressions/oxygen.gif" border="0">

 

[anonymous]

Have you tried Zinc and Castor oil cream? Worked for my daughter. Brilliant.

Charlotte<img src="i/expressions/oxygen.gif" border="0">

 

[ashton2005]

Thanks again everyone for your advice. Right now we are using the Riley's But Cream From Riley Hopital For Children in indianapolis that is where our CF Clinic is if that dosent clear it up then we will try the A&D to see how that works.. I know Desitin dosent work at all. We have been on what RIley gave us for a few days now and it is working ok but not cleared up yet so we will wait and see..

Christi
Ashton 3 1/2 months with cf
Abbi 5 yo without cf

 

[ashton2005]

Thanks again everyone for your advice. Right now we are using the Riley's But Cream From Riley Hopital For Children in indianapolis that is where our CF Clinic is if that dosent clear it up then we will try the A&D to see how that works.. I know Desitin dosent work at all. We have been on what RIley gave us for a few days now and it is working ok but not cleared up yet so we will wait and see..

Christi
Ashton 3 1/2 months with cf
Abbi 5 yo without cf

 

[anonymous]

Hi Christi, glad you are happy with Riley, I thought you would be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> We used Aquaphor (from Walmart or anywhere else) with Sydney. We liked it bc it goes on very smoothly and easily (unlike balmex) and its clear so its not messy. BUT, I will say that Sydney never got a very bad diaper rash, so I know that there are probably more "powerful ones" out there. The Butt Paste (boudeuxs) is supposed to be really good but some people need prescription strength.

Kelli - mom of Sydney 2.5 wcf

 

[anonymous]

Hi Christi, glad you are happy with Riley, I thought you would be <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> We used Aquaphor (from Walmart or anywhere else) with Sydney. We liked it bc it goes on very smoothly and easily (unlike balmex) and its clear so its not messy. BUT, I will say that Sydney never got a very bad diaper rash, so I know that there are probably more "powerful ones" out there. The Butt Paste (boudeuxs) is supposed to be really good but some people need prescription strength.

Kelli - mom of Sydney 2.5 wcf

 

[anonymous]

DS had problems last spring because of loose stools caused by augmentin. We just piled on the critic-aid from sween and gave him lots and lots of baths to soak his butt. The butt paste creates a hard to wipe off layer and protects the skin -- something I have to tell my MIL -- DON'T try to remove it with a diaper wipe! Otherwise it causes more pain.

 

[anonymous]

DS had problems last spring because of loose stools caused by augmentin. We just piled on the critic-aid from sween and gave him lots and lots of baths to soak his butt. The butt paste creates a hard to wipe off layer and protects the skin -- something I have to tell my MIL -- DON'T try to remove it with a diaper wipe! Otherwise it causes more pain.