What to do if your child's scrotum is red and swollen

Children are prone to many diseases. When treating children's diseases, we should choose conservative treatment methods, which will not cause any harm to the child's body. Redness and swelling of the scrotum in children is a common problem. When a child has such a condition, timely treatment should be given, otherwise it will cause other diseases in the child. So what should we do if a child has a redness and swelling of the scrotum? The following is a detailed introduction to give you some understanding.

What to do if your child's scrotum is red and swollen:

Infant scrotal eczema is the most common type of eczema. It is an allergic reaction that is limited to the skin of the scrotum, sometimes extending to the area around the anus, and in rare cases to the penis. Children suffering from scrotal eczema experience severe itching, and the rash is polymorphic and prone to relapse. It can be treated. To achieve the goal of cure, it is necessary to maintain the baby's personal hygiene, change diapers in time, keep the scrotum dry and clean, and at the same time choose good medications to persist in treatment to avoid infection.

How to treat the redness, swelling and itching of baby's scrotal eczema? In the acute phase, cold compresses are mainly used, and clean water can be used each time without adding any medicine. Or use Phellodendron chinense solution or decoction of dandelion and wild chrysanthemum and apply it on the skin after it cools down. If there is infection, add chlorhexidine or potassium permanganate and dissolve it in clean water. These methods are very effective for scrotal itching and exudation. Traditional treatments for the chronic stage include indigo ointment or peel ointment. Heating and baking therapy is better. Fumigation or Sophora flavescens decoction bath can also be used. Western medicine treatment mainly uses external use of prednisone ointment. It should be used for at least 1-2 months, once in the morning and once in the evening, on the affected area. No bandaging is required. The thinner the better. There is no need to remove the previous medicine before the next application. Antibacterial ointment can be applied for infected eczema. For thicker scrotal eczema, tar ointments can be applied.

After understanding what to do if a child has a red and swollen scrotum, medication is a good choice to improve the condition. However, medication cannot be used for a long time. Parents should also pay attention to the choice of medication according to the different conditions of the child's scrotum redness and swelling. It should be done according to the doctor's advice, which will help improve the child's problem.