Thrush In Babies Nappy Area Treatment

It is common for babies to have thrush and can be treated with an anti fungal medication.

Thrush in babies nappy area treatment.

Regular diaper barrier creams or ointments won t help so your baby s doctor may recommend using a topical antifungal cream such as nystatin clotrimazole or miconazole possibly with a mild corticosteroid cream as well. Use a cream with a specific anti fungal agent. Candida albicans is a bug that is present in many women s vaginal tract. Keep the area clean and dry with gentle wipes and towels.

An alternative treatment for oral thrush is drops which contain an anti thrush medicine called nystatin. Wash your hands carefully before and after breastfeeding and after applying cream to your nipples. Treatment for this type of thrush is the same as for nappy thrush. However many doctors are happy to recommend its use in babies of all ages.

Monitor the area and watch for improvement. Strictly speaking miconazole gel is not licensed to be used in babies under 4 months old. Your baby will need to be treated for oral thrush even if he doesn t have symptoms to avoid infections going back and forth. Most creams are available without a prescription at the drugstore.

Nappy rash and thrush in babies thrush or candida is a yeast infection that may appear on a baby s napkin area or in their mouths. Avoid using plastic backed bibs. For oral thrush your doctor may prescribe antifungal medication drops or a gel containing nystatin which must be spread on the tongue and inside the mouth a few times a day for 10 days.