Question
A child is 4 months old and has red, swollen, and painful buttocks skin. What could be the cause?
Answer
Most of the time, children experience physiological diarrhea. Providing timely appropriate nutrition and calcium supplementation can enhance their resistance. For red buttocks, it is recommended to reduce the use of diapers and switch to cloth diapers, changing them frequently. Avoid using excessive moisturizing oils as they may irritate the skin. If the situation is severe, a small amount of eczema ointment, such as Aune Cream by AstraMed from Hong Kong, can be applied.