Can erythromycin be used for baby's red bottom

Baby red bottom is a common skin disease in young children. This skin disease is mostly caused by diapers. Because the baby's skin is tender and can be easily stimulated by the outside world and cause allergies. The materials of many diapers are irritating and not suitable for the baby's skin. At this time, red spots or blisters will appear on the baby's bottom. So can erythromycin be used for baby red bottom?

Liquid paraffin, lanolin, petrolatum. Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic with antibacterial activity against Staphylococci, all groups of Streptococci and Gram-positive bacilli. Neisseria, Haemophilus influenzae, Bordetella pertussis, etc. may also be sensitive to erythromycin eye ointment. Erythromycin eye ointment is a topical medication. When using, take an appropriate amount of the medicine and apply it to the affected area, twice a day. Generally speaking, you will see significant recovery of skin diseases after 2 weeks of use.

Secondary infection of bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms on damaged skin will aggravate the severity of diaper rash.

1. Prevent wound inflammation. Minor wounds will heal quickly after being cleaned and treated with some erythromycin eye ointment.

2. Treat boils. The weather is dry and some people are prone to getting inflamed and developing boils in their noses or on their faces. Applying a little eye ointment can not only treat the boils but also keep the nasal cavity moist.

3. For red, swollen and inflamed areas of the skin, apply a little eye ointment after cleaning to reduce swelling and relieve pain.

Erythromycin eye ointment is a light yellow or yellow ointment. It is rarely absorbed into the blood after local application and is an antibiotic drug. Eye irritation, redness, and other allergic reactions may occur. It is contraindicated in patients who are allergic to erythromycin.