DIAPER RASH · Baby Skin Care

homeopathic

Diaper rash is a skin irritation or infection that results from prolonged contact of a soiled diaper with a baby’s skin. Diaper rash can also result from an allergy to certain laundry detergents used on cloth diapers, or certain chemicals in disposable diapers. The best “treatment” for diaper rash is frequent changing of a baby’s diaper. Homeopathic medicines can also be used to soothe and nourish the baby’s skin to make it more resistant to irritation, infection, or allergy.

6th · 30th potency

The best homeopathic medicine for diaper rash is an external application, which should be applied at least twice daily or at least after every washing. For internal remedies, give the 30th potency twice a day for no longer than two days.
For persistent or severe diaper rash, or signs of infection, consult a healthcare professional.

External: 2× daily · Internal: 30c 2× daily · max 2 days

Calendula (external)

nourishes skin, prevents infection, best external remedy

Made from marigolds, this remedy is full of carotenoids that nourish the skin; and organic iodine, which helps to fight infection. It is the best external homeopathic medicine for diaper rash and should be applied at least twice daily or after every washing.

Mental / general

Mental: Anxious about the rash; irritable from discomfort; fearful of infection.
General: External application for diaper rash; nourishes skin; prevents infection.
Modalities: Better from gentle cleansing and application; worse from rough handling.

Candida albicans

yeast infection diaper rash, 30th potency 2× daily for max 2 days

If diaper rash is caused by a yeast infection, consider taking the 30th potency of this remedy twice a day for no longer than two days. Yeast diaper rash often has a beefy-red appearance with satellite lesions and may be accompanied by oral thrush.

Mental / general

Mental: Irritable, restless; worse from being disturbed; wants to be held.
General: Yeast infection diaper rash; beefy-red rash; satellite lesions; oral thrush.
Modalities: Worse from warmth, dampness; better from cool air and gentle cleansing.

Sulphur

much redness and irritation, when other remedies fail, 6th or 30th 2× daily

If neither of the above remedies work well enough, and if there is much redness and irritation, consider this remedy in the 6th or 30th potency twice a day for no longer than two days at a time. Sulphur is often indicated when the rash is red, inflamed, and itchy, and the baby may be irritable and uncomfortable.

Mental / general

Mental: Irritable, fussy; worse from warmth; wants to be left alone.
General: Much redness and irritation; inflamed, itchy rash; when other remedies fail.
Modalities: Worse from warmth, washing; better from cool applications and fresh air.

Quick quiz · match the remedy

1. Which is the best external homeopathic medicine for diaper rash, made from marigolds, that nourishes the skin and helps fight infection?