Patient's question:
The baby is now 25 days old. The umbilical cord fell off when she was 14 days old. Yesterday, the umbilical stump started to have dried blood clots. It was cleaned with hydrogen peroxide and povidone-iodine, and then erythromycin ointment was applied after it dried. However, there is still peeling. What should I do? I can't see any peeling, only dried blood clots.Doctor's answer:
Dear consultant,After the umbilical cord falls off, the scarring is poor with leakage. Sterilize the baby every day and keep the umbilical area clean and dry. It's best to go to the hospital for a check-up. Avoid letting the baby cry for a long time when being held, and when using diapers, be careful not to touch the umbilical area.
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