Question

A 3-year-old girl experiences a cough without phlegm in the morning, with no fever. There is redness on the skin on both sides of the genital area on the inner side of her thighs, suspected to be caused by urine irritation. How should this be handled?

Answer

Based on the description, it is advised to go to the hospital for a dermatology examination and take regional skin scales for microscopic examination to rule out the possibility of fungal infection. After confirmation, symptomatic treatment measures should be taken, including frequent cleaning to avoid urine irritation, and observing whether symptoms improve after applying antiseptic ointment. Tretinoin cream or lomefloxacin hydrochloride cream can be used for treatment, which is effective. During the subacute stage when redness and exudation decrease, adjuvant treatments such as pastes, powders, and lotions can be used as appropriate to achieve anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, astringent, and protective effects.