Question
Pediatrics > What to Do If Your Baby’s Bottom Is Red and Swollen After 20 Days?
Answer
Condition Analysis: A baby’s red bottom is medically known as diaper rash. The primary cause is prolonged moisture in the buttocks area, which exacerbates the condition along with heat; irritants in stool and urine can also cause the baby’s bottom to become red; frequent contact with cleaning agents can also trigger diaper rash. The main symptoms of diaper rash include red skin in the area covered by the diaper, sometimes with flaking or small blisters, and in severe cases, boils, skin breakdown, and ulcers. Fungi and bacteria can complicate or worsen diaper rash. Although not a severe skin condition, since a newborn’s skin grows rapidly, proper care can typically resolve it within 2-3 days; otherwise, it can affect the baby’s quality of life. Guidance:
- Try not to wrap the baby in diapers; this is the best way to prevent diaper rash. It’s best to let the baby’s little bottom air out for a few hours each day.
- Change diapers frequently. This is also a method to prevent diaper rash; newborns urinate approximately every 15 to 20 minutes, even though their urine volume is only a spoonful, we still recommend changing clean diapers every 2 to 3 hours, especially after the baby has a bowel movement.
- For severe skin breakdown,