Why is the genitals of infants red?

Parents all know that young children's bodies are very fragile. Because their immunity is not very strong, they are extremely easily affected by the external environment. Especially the genitals of young children are very sensitive. If the genitals of young children are infected, symptoms such as redness and swelling will appear. This requires parents to pay attention to changes in the genitals of young children in a timely manner. So, what is going on if a child’s genitals are red?

1What is the reason for children's genitals to be red: getting angry

If only the vulva is red and there is no other secretion, it may just be due to inflammation, and parents should not give their children any medication.

Recommendation: After your baby urinates, you should wipe the urinary area from front to back with a soft tissue. In addition, you can prepare some soup that can clear away heat and reduce internal heat for your baby to drink as water.

2 What is the reason for children's genitals to turn red : washing too frequently. Little girls will have similar problems. Don't be too anxious and don't wash your child too frequently. Remember to use warm water. Overheated water can also cause redness.

Suggestion: Do not use diaper cream after washing. Instead, boil the sesame oil you use daily at home, let it cool and put it in a bottle for later use. It has a very good anti-inflammatory effect.

3 What is the reason for redness of children's genitals: Allergy Redness of children's genitals does not rule out the possibility of allergy. Redness, swelling and pain of the vulva is vulvar eczema in children, which is a common allergic and inflammatory vulvar skin disease.

Recommendation: Use a soft, pure cotton towel to clean the vulva, and wipe from front to back when wiping the buttocks. It is best to use light salt water or PP powder for cleaning. Generally, it should be cleaned once every 2-3 days, and should be washed with cold boiled water first, then with light salt water. Do not wash too frequently, as frequent cleaning can easily lead to infection.

What are the reasons for red genitals in children?

Precautions for children with vaginitis

1. Avoid using adult medicines on children because little girls lack estrogen, have thin vaginal epithelium, reduced intracellular glycogen content, high vaginal pH, low vaginal resistance, and are susceptible to external infections. If the dosage is not properly controlled, it will harm the child's body.

1. Adult medicines and children's medicines should be separated. It is also wrong to use children's medicines for treating vaginitis for adults. It is recommended that in daily life, not only for the treatment of vaginitis, other medicines, adult medicines and children's medicines should be used separately and not confused.

3. Don’t wear tight pants. Wear tight pants as soon as possible, wear loose cotton underwear, and don’t wear tight pants or chemical fiber high socks. Clothes should be soft, loose, comfortable and reduce friction.

4. Pay attention to your urination posture. After urinating, wipe the urethra and surrounding area with soft toilet paper. After defecation, wipe from front to back with clean toilet paper

5. Use towels and bathtubs separately. Bathtubs, towels, etc. should be designated for one person only. Wash clothes separately and reduce bathing together or taking a bath in a tub.