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 apply the medicine was 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 kind of treatment should be given? Does this medicine have any effects on the baby?Doctor's answer:
According to your materials, the white appearance of the baby's ears is likely related to the use of triamcinolone chloramphenicol solution. It is recommended that you observe carefully. If the solution works well and the 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 doesn't work well, stop using it immediately and switch to erythromycin eye drops, which are also quite effective. The above is the suggestion for this issue. It is hoped that it will be helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery!