How to solve the problem of anal redness in children

Careful mothers will find that the skin around their children's anus is relatively red when wiping their children's buttocks. Children's skin is relatively delicate, and both external environmental and personal factors can cause emergency reactions on the skin. There are many reasons why children's anus may become red. For example, using rough paper to wipe the buttocks may also cause the area around the anus to become red. When the large intestine is damp and hot, the area around the child's anus may also become red. So how can this be solved?

1. Keep your skin dry

If the temperature or room temperature conditions permit, you can put a diaper under the buttocks to fully expose the buttocks to the air or sunlight, 2-3 times a day, each time for 10-20 minutes. Generally, the red buttocks will recover in 1-2 days.

2. Change diapers in time

For mild diaper rash with only local skin flushing, the buttocks should be kept clean and dry, and wet diapers should be replaced in time. Even disposable diapers should be changed regularly, and cannot be mechanically changed every 8 hours.

3. Apply ointment

If local skin redness is accompanied by a rash, apply disinfected cod liver oil. If the rash is ulcerated, you can use zinc oxide ointment or mercurochrome plus cod liver oil. If there is local skin erosion or epidermal exfoliation, you can apply cod liver oil zinc oxide paste. If there is a secondary bacterial infection, rinse with 1:5000 potassium permanganate solution, blot dry, and then apply 1%-2% gentian violet solution or 0.5% neomycin zinc oxide paste.

When applying oils and ointments, you should place the cotton swab on the skin and roll it gently instead of brushing it up and down to avoid aggravating pain and causing peeling.

4. Wash your baby’s butt frequently

Every time after the child has a bowel movement or changes diapers, wash it with warm water or 4% boric acid water, blot it dry, and then apply some vegetable oil. Do not use soap to wash your buttocks.

It must be noted that when parents clean their children's "red buttocks", they should use their hands to gently clean them with water instead of wiping the buttocks directly with a towel. After cleaning, they should gently dry them with a towel. The paper selected should also be relatively delicate and slippery.