Patient's question:
The inner thigh has been frequently swollen and red since it started about two and a half months ago. I couldn't figure out the reason and it got better, but then it turned red again after just two days. The child often scratches it with their hand.Previous treatment and effectiveness: Used potassium permanganate, Jieryin, salt water wash, and...
Doctor's answer:
Vaginitis refers to inflammation of the skin or mucous membranes of the external genitalia. It is classified into acute and chronic types. Female vaginitis can be caused by many factors, with common types including simple vaginitis, fungal vaginitis, infantile vaginitis, and vaginitis caused by trichomoniasis. When vaginitis occurs, regardless of the cause, patients primarily exhibit symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and burning pain in the external genitalia.Recommendations:
1. After each bowel movement, promptly clean the area to prevent fecal contamination of the external genitalia.
2. Underwear should be made of pure cotton to avoid allergic itching of the external genitalia.
3. If pinworms are present in the body, take deworming medication promptly to prevent itching and redness of the external genitalia caused by pinworms.
4. Women with gynecological infections should seek medical attention immediately.
5. The basin and towels used for cleaning the external genitalia must be dedicated and should not be used for other purposes.
6. The basin is best made of metal to facilitate heating and purifying water. Place the towel in the water, heat it until it is agitated, and cool it to approximately 40°C before use. Avoid mixing hot and cold water. This method can thoroughly remove impurities from tap water, towels, and the basin.
7. Do not use soap or other cleaning agents to clean the external genitalia, and avoid excessively high water temperatures.