Question
The baby is 6 months old and has recently developed red, swollen, and peeling skin around the thigh roots and anus. What should be done?
Answer
Condition Analysis: Hello, the most common cause of this symptom in babies is improper use of diapers or the baby having diarrhea recently. Guidance: 1. You can use warm water to wash the baby daily and apply an anti-inflammatory ointment such as Erythromycin or Baiduyang. 2. In terms of daily life, make sure the baby uses breathable diapers and try not to use disposable diapers. If there is diarrhea, it needs to be treated promptly. Wishing the baby a healthy growth.