Butt rash from underwear?

This is not really a PT question....

Amy has developed a red, raised, patchy rash since we started her in underwear several days ago. The patches are coin-sized, all over her butt (not just the part that comes in contact with pee/poop), with normal skin in between them. They almost look like big hives or something.

She says it doesn't hurt or itch -- she didn't even know she had a rash. I've tried cortisone cream but it didn't help.

Any ideas? My suspicion is that it's something to do with the underpants, but I washed them in the same detergent I use for all their clothes.... Can a butt that's had 3 years of diapers just break out when confronted with undies?

 

I don't know! It sounds like it could be empetigo (sp?) if they are bigger spots!

I might call about it! Really not sure! Sorry! NO HELP!!

 

Hmmm, very interesting. It does sound like some sort of allergy type thing. My kids get eczema spots like that from allergies...even on their butt cheeks. Odd, though, since you use the same detergent. Try some hydrocortizone and see if that clears it up. You can always call the doc if you are concerned, but if they don't bother her...try some things to see what it could be ardon:

 

We have had rash issues since wearing underwear, but more diaper rash type. I think I would bring her in to the dr if it doens't clear up in a day or two.