Question

A 20-day-old baby developed a rash on the left buttock again last Sunday, expanding into a patchy area. The baby experiences pain at night and frequently scratches the area. The parent had been using diapers, changing them twice a night, but stopped on Saturday night. There had been scattered red rashes before, which subsided on their own. The parent started using mupirocin ointment on Sunday, but the condition did not improve. Later, they switched to gentamicin sulfate eye ointment, and the rash decreased that night, but it appeared again the next morning. The baby saw a doctor on Friday, who prescribed a compound ketoconazole cream, which seemed to worsen the situation. How should diaper rash be treated?

Answer

Diaper rash is a regional dermatitis in the diaper-covered area of infants. Here are some suggested treatment methods:

  1. Feed the baby frequently to keep the diaper area clean and dry, avoiding moisture that can irritate the skin.
  2. Use gentle cleaning products to wash the baby’s buttocks and allow the area to air dry.
  3. You can use a mild light to Irradiation for 10-20 minutes to help dry the skin.
  4. Apply a regional layer of 40% zinc oxide ointment or 5% tannic acid ointment to protect the skin.
  5. Dissolve and apply hot Sichuan pepper oil to help alleviate symptoms. Please note that these suggestions are for reference only, and specific treatment methods should be consulted with a professional doctor.