Patient's question:
My child has been crying a lot today and constantly scratching her lower body. I noticed that her lower body was very red and swollen from scratching, and her underwear had discharge. I immediately took her to the hospital. The doctor said it was childhood vulvitis. What is this condition? Can it be cured with medication?Doctor's answer:
This disease is mainly caused by low immunity and not cleaning the outside, which easily leads to bacterial infection. Children don't understand what pain is, so they will pull at it. The more they fuss, the more severe it becomes, and it will repeatedly cause redness and swelling. You should clean the outside of your child's skin and keep it clean, but avoid cleaning the inside. Change the underwear frequently, and it's best to expose the washed underwear to sunlight for UV sterilization. Let your child drink more water, and they can take some antibiotics to control the infection. Taking medicine can be beneficial.