Patient's question:
Three days ago, the child's buttocks started to turn red, and yesterday, there was a slight discharge on the skin (in the red area), which felt like mild ulcers.Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: Hello! Your baby's condition may be diaper rash, which is clinically referred to as diaper dermatitis. This occurs due to infrequent diaper changes, allowing urine and feces to soak the diaper. The ammonia formed from feces is decomposed by bacteria, producing a significant amount of ammonia that irritates the skin. Since your child is so young, you should avoid using diapers and use cloth wipes instead.Suggestions: Keeping the area dry can help prevent this condition. Wash and change diapers frequently to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the baby's external genital area. Choose diapers with soft, highly absorbent material. When washing, ensure the soap is thoroughly rinsed away. Apply talcum powder, zinc oxide ointment, or calamine lotion externally. For ulcers or severe erosion, use wet compresses with a 3% boric acid solution. I hope my answer is helpful to you!