Patient's question:
What to do if a baby's crotch gets wet. What should be done if a baby's crotch becomes red and swollen due to wet diapers?Doctor's answer:
Hello! I think your baby's condition might be diaper rash, which is clinically referred to as diaper dermatitis. It is caused by infrequent diaper changes, being soaked in urine and feces, and the formation of ammonia by bacteria in the feces decomposing urine, producing a significant amount of ammonia that irritates the skin. Keeping the area dry can prevent this condition. Wash and change diapers frequently, and maintain cleanliness and dryness in the baby's external genital area. Choose diapers with soft and highly absorbent material, and ensure the soap is thoroughly rinsed during washing. Apply talcum powder, zinc oxide ointment, or calamine lotion externally. For ulcers or severe erosion, use wet compresses, commonly with a 3% boric acid solution.