Patient's question:
Recently these past few days, every time I put my little one down for a nap, he keeps jumping around. At first, I didn't know what the reason was, and every time I held him, he felt uncomfortable all over. Last night while giving him a bath, I noticed some spots on his buttocks. Could this be jock itch?Doctor's answer:
There are some scars on the child's buttocks, which may indeed be caused by tinea cruris, but it is also possible that other skin diseases could be the cause. Before the condition is clearly diagnosed, it is not advisable to use medications indiscriminately, as this may worsen the condition if the treatment is not appropriate. It is essential to take the child to a regular public hospital's dermatology department for a follow-up examination to identify the cause, confirm the diagnosis, and allow the specialist doctor to prescribe the corresponding medication and symptomatic treatment based on the underlying condition. This is the most correct approach to treatment.