Question
The mother of a two-year-old girl inquired, having noticed when the girl was over one year old that her labia minora appeared to be adhered to the labia majora. Consequently, she applied Miconazole Nitrate Ointment to try to separate them, applying it three times a day for five consecutive days. Later, she learned that the girl’s labia minora might not be very noticeable and may not be a true adhesion. During the process, there was no skin breakage, but the mother worried whether this would cause any sequelae for the girl.
Answer
When the mother applied Miconazole Nitrate Ointment to try to separate the girl’s labia minora, there was no skin breakage. This will not cause any harm to the girl and there is no need to worry. In the future, it should be avoided to administer any treatment to children on one’s own. For the girl, it is recommended to avoid wearing open-leg pants, with inner pants that can be opened, but the outer layer should use closed-leg suits. Teach the girl how to dress herself, and clean her external genitalia with running water every night. Warm water can be used in a drinking bottle, but attention should be paid to control the water temperature and ensure it is not too hot. I hope these suggestions will help you, and wish you and your daughter happiness and health.