Question

The baby often has red buttocks, which keep recurring. We have changed the brand of diapers and even replaced them, but the situation has not improved, especially when the diapers are not changed in time, it becomes more severe. Is this eczema or another issue? What medication can be used for treatment? The baby girl is four months old.

Answer

Based on the baby’s symptoms, this is due to skin infection caused by the non-breathable diapers. It is recommended to frequently change the diapers, use cotton diapers, gently wash the baby’s buttocks with warm water, and then apply diaper rash cream to keep the area dry and clean. This can effectively improve the symptoms. The main problem is still the excessive moisture on the baby’s buttocks.