A weeping, crusty rash might indicate a bacterial or yeast infection and should be treated by your doctor. If your baby s diaper rash does not improve after three days of treatment, see your doctor the problem may be caused by another skin disorder. In some cases, a very short course of topical corticosteroids is prescribed. Have your child examined if the diaper rash occurs along with a fever, blisters, boils or draining pus. These might signal a secondary infection that requires further treatment.
Some parents worry about what kind of diapers to use.
Neither cloth nor disposable diapers are more likely to cause diaper rash in most cases. Both cloth and disposable diapers inhibit evaporation of moisture from the surface of the skin, creating the environment for a rash. When using cloth diapers, make sure any detergent residues are rinsed away. Otherwise, these chemicals or fragrances can irritate your baby s skin either causing a rash or making an existing rash or infection worse. As always, the best medicine is prevention.