Patient's question:
My baby has been using diapers since birth, and I have been using baby cornstarch powder to wipe. The past two days, some red rashes have appeared on my baby's buttocks. Now, the rashes have spread to the entire buttocks, even on the little chicken. Please ask the expert how the rashes are caused and how to treat them. Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, your child has diaper rash. This is caused by the diaper not being changed promptly, leaving the skin continuously exposed to urine. Alternatively, ammonia-forming bacteria in the stool decompose urea on a wet diaper, producing ammonia, which irritates the delicate and thin skin.Treatment Suggestions: Enhance care by changing the diaper frequently. Clean the area with clean water after urination or defecation, and maintain dryness. Currently, avoid using hot water and soap for washing. You can use calamine lotion instead. If there is an infection, apply an antibiotic, such as Bacitracin.