Question
A newborn male baby has developed redness on the buttocks and scrotum due to frequent bowel movements, with a broken skin near the anus. The parents are inquiring about the proper treatment and infection prevention measures.
Answer
Parents should first nourish the baby’s gastrointestinal function, avoid the baby’s abdomen from getting cold, and appropriately use probiotics, montmorillonite powder, andJianpi San (a Chinese herbal medicine) to strengthen the spleen. The area around the anus can be cleaned with warm water, and iodine tincture can be applied to prevent infection. These measures can help the baby recover healthily quickly.