Patient's question:
The cowpox on Tianbao's face, which appeared at birth, is now 34 days old and has started to break open. Can the baby take a bath?What kind of help is needed:
Can the baby take a bath?
How should the wound be cared for?
Thank you.
Doctor's answer:
From the above symptom analysis, it is commonly seen in clinical practice as a normal vaccination reaction caused by BCG vaccination. Generally, it will naturally form a scab and fall off after a period of time, leaving behind a BCG scar. Special treatment is not necessary. Therefore, it is perfectly fine to bathe the baby. Just ensure that the area with pus does not come into contact with water. The red and swollen area does not require special treatment for the time being, and it should not be deliberately burst. However, if it is accidentally burst, avoid allowing the pus to come into contact with other skin. Clean the pus thoroughly with a sterile cotton swab and cover it slightly with a sterile gauze pad. No ointment is needed.