What ointment should be used for anal itching in children

Children are very common with hand, foot and mouth disease. Due to poor hygiene habits and external bacteria, a lot of dirt will breed and develop into disease. The itching in children's anus is caused by bacteria breeding due to unhygienic conditions. It is recommended to apply some Chinese herbal medicines that can reduce heat. Here we will introduce the ointments that can be used for the itching in children's anus and the preventive measures that should be taken.

Baby anal itching ointment recommended five external Chinese medicine prescriptions

1. Indications:

It is suitable for anal itching caused by fire in the heart meridian, heat in the blood generating wind; or deficiency of both Qi and blood, blood cannot nourish wind, endogenous liver wind, and itching caused by wind prevailing; or internal accumulation of dampness and heat, long-term accumulation of wind evil, turning into heat and dryness.

2. Usage and Dosage: For external use, take 30 grams of Sophora flavescens, 15 grams of Cnidium monnieri, 15 grams of Pomegranate peel and 15 grams of Alum, decoct in water and wash the affected area, 1 to 2 times a day.

3. Health Tips: If you have pinworms, you can use 30 grams of Stemona bulbus decoction for enema.

Things to note when your baby has anal itching

1. Develop good hygiene habits, wash hands before meals and after defecation, cut nails frequently, and correct bad habits of sucking fingers.

2. The sick baby's clothes should be washed and changed frequently, washed and ironed with boiling water, and the bedding should be hung in the sun.

3. If symptoms do not improve after using the above medicines for 7 days, please consult a doctor or pharmacist.

4. Pay attention to maintaining good eating habits while using the above medications.

5. Please keep the above medicines out of reach of children.

6. Children must use this product under adult supervision.

7. If you are using other medicines, please consult your physician or pharmacist before using the above medicines.

8. Those who are allergic to the above drugs are prohibited from using them, and those with allergic constitutions should use them with caution.

1. Find and eliminate possible pathogenic factors, apply antipruritic agents externally, and block local subcutaneous sensory nerves if necessary. ① Antihistamine treatment: Diphenhydramine, Chlorpheniramine, and Astemizole can be used. ② Hormone therapy: Hormone therapy is available for women and elderly patients with severe illness. ③ Antibiotic treatment: For patients with concurrent bacterial infection, antibiotics can be selected according to the condition. ④ External drug treatment: Drugs with local cooling, anti-inflammatory, drying and antipruritic effects can be used, such as calamine lotion (water-based powder). ⑤Topical drug treatment: Antipruritic, antibacterial and hormone ointments can be used as appropriate.

2. This condition is caused by perianal inflammation or dermatitis. Eating foods that cause internal heat can easily make the condition worse. It is recommended to use skin-protecting cream externally, drink plenty of water, and avoid eating spicy and greasy foods.