What should I do if my newborn baby gets a diaper rash?

Patient's question:

The baby's lower body is red and has developed pimples. After applying medication, it improved, but now new pimples have appeared. The doctor initially said it was a diaper rash. Can we still use diapers?

Doctor's answer:

Analysis of the condition: Eczema is a common allergic skin disease, which can be divided into acute and chronic types.
Suggestions: You can apply calamine lotion or lotion. It is also possible to use desonide cream or hydrocortisone ointment externally for a short period. Oral medications include diphenhydramine, promethazine, and cyproheptadine, among others. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment for eczema also has a certain effect, and you can choose to wash externally with a decoction of purple grass.
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