Patient's question:
Three days ago, the child's buttocks started to turn red, and yesterday, there was a slight oozing of fluid on the skin (feeling 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 is caused by infrequent diaper changes, being soaked in urine and feces, and the formation of ammonia from feces, which is decomposed by bacteria to produce 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 the diaper frequently to maintain cleanliness and dryness in the baby's external genital area. Choose diapers with soft and highly absorbent material. When washing, ensure the soap is thoroughly rinsed off. Apply talcum powder, zinc oxide ointment, or calamine lotion externally. If there are ulcers or severe erosion, you can use wet compresses, commonly using a 3% boric acid solution. I hope my answer is helpful to you!