@ho2008 This happened to us and it was HORRIBLE. Here’s what we did to clear it up:
- SLATHER (and I mean slather, completely opaque can’t see his skin slather) desitin 40% zinc oxide (purple tube or tub - not blue!!). Get a butt spatula
- apply antifungal (we used athletes foot cream)
- apply antibiotic cream (ours was prescription from the dr)
- no baby wipes. Use a wet cloth OR water wipes.
- unfortunately… switched to expensive coterie diapers. We noticed as soon as we would use another brand, even for a day, it would come back. We were working our way through a variety pack of different brands.
The thought process behind the desitin is that the poo should never really touch their skin if you do it right. The desitin acts as a barrier layer.
It was an uphill battle and we had to listen to our poor girl cry in pain but it cleared up. We still do the same routine and have avoided major flare ups.
Good luck, hang in there!!
ETA: diaper free time helps too. We used a reusable/washable pee pad.