Question

A one-month-old baby has redness around the anus and small blisters. What’s going on?

Answer

Condition Analysis: Hello, the situation you described for your baby requires consideration of the possibility of redness around the anus, also known as diaper rash. It is related to irritation from urine and feces.

  1. First, make sure to change diapers frequently, and try to use cotton diapers, not disposable ones.
  2. Properly care for the baby’s buttocks, cleaning with warm water after each bowel movement.
  3. You can apply calamine lotion or other medications externally. Also, after washing with warm water, apply a rectal suppository twice or three times a day. (Rectal suppositories are those used for bowel movements, note that they are for external application.) Wishing your baby a healthy growth!