Patient's question:
However, I've had this disease for almost half a year now, and I've been to the hospital six times. But every time the doctor just prescribes the same medicine—Clotrimazole Cream. After applying it for two days near the child's urinary opening, it will return to the color of the skin. But after about a week, it will suddenly turn red again. I really don't know what to do anymore. Let me explain. My child lives with his father and mother, with his grandfather and grandmother. My mother is a very hardworking person. The child's underwear is washed separately every day and boiled in boiling water, and exposed to the sun every day. The doctor at the hospital said it's not necessary to be strict about diet. They said fish and shrimp can be eaten. But I've noticed that every time the child eats fish or shrimp, the urinary opening becomes very red. I'm really at my wit's end now. I'm so anxious—my child is so young and has this disease.Doctor's answer:
Medical Analysis: Hello, the condition of your child should not be related to eating fish or shrimp. If the redness and swelling are caused by food, it is called an allergy, and using Clotrimazole ointment would not be effective. Currently, your child's condition is still fungal, but it has not been treated thoroughly, and there is still a source of infection.Suggestions: Based on your description, fungal infection is contagious. For example, family members with tinea pedis (athlete's foot), fungal vaginitis, or other fungal infections can spread it. Therefore, your child's condition requires the use of Clotrimazole ointment. After the redness and swelling disappear, continue using it for another week. This should help improve the condition and reduce the recurrence rate. Currently, it is essential to identify the source of infection and check who in your household has fungal infections or fungal-related diseases.