Patient's question:
The baby is just seven months old, and recently there has been a tendency to scratch the ears. The doctor at the community clinic took a quick look and said the ear canal was red and swollen, so they prescribed a solution of triamcinolone acetonide and chloramphenicol for the baby to use. After using it four times, I noticed that the ear the baby used to drop the medicine on became particularly white. I wanted to ask you a few questions: Is this situation related to the medicine? Can it still be used? If it cannot be used, what treatment should be done instead? Does this medicine have any side effects on the baby?Doctor's answer:
According to your materials, the white appearance of your baby's ears is likely related to the use of triamcinolone chloramphenicol solution. It is recommended that you carefully observe for a few days. If the solution works well and your baby no longer scratches his ears, continue to use it diligently until he is fully healed. After stopping the medication, he will gradually recover completely. If it does not work well, stop using it immediately and switch to erythromycin eye drops, which are also quite effective. The above suggestions are for this issue. We hope they are helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!