Itchy buttocks in children

Introduction The baby's skin is extremely delicate. If it is soaked in the urine for a long time or if the diaper is soaked and damp, the red rash may appear on the buttocks or the skin becomes rough. It is called "diaper rash" or "red ass". It can cause itching in the hips of children. If the baby is wet in a diaper or dirty diaper for a long time, the skin will be stimulated to form a diaper rash. Although most babies can develop the disease, some children are more sensitive to diaper rash than others. If the baby has an itchy red bump on his butt, it may be a diaper rash.

Cause

First, the replacement of diapers is not timely: the baby absorbs quickly and excretes quickly. The baby will have to urinate 10 to 14 times a day. After each diaper, if the diaper is not changed in time, the irritating ingredients in the urine will stimulate the delicate skin of the baby's buttocks, and local dermatitis will occur.

Second, cleaning the butt is not diligent: there is an important reason for diaper dermatitis, that is, the method of cleaning the small butt is wrong. Washing with water every time, the number of times, the natural sebum protective film on the baby's small butt is washed away, the baby is also susceptible to red ass. Moreover, some parents use the same piece of wet towel to wipe the baby's small buttocks many times, the dirt and bacteria on the towel will also sneak in, adding red ass.

Third, the method of changing diapers is not good: the choice of baby diapers is also very important, rough or diapers containing too much chemical fiber ingredients, it is a kind of stimulation to the baby's small buttocks, if added with urine is even worse.

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Differential diagnosis

1, pustule disease: pustule disease is a contagious bacterial skin infection, appear in the diaper area, face and hands, the formation of pimples and yellowish wounds with sputum, accompanied by blisters and itching. Because the condition is contagious, all members of the family use soap to wash their hands to avoid the spread of the disease. If you see such a wound, call your pediatrician and he will prescribe an antibiotic ointment or oral antibiotic.

2. Subcutaneous seborrheic dermatitis: Subcutaneous seborrheic dermatitis is a common skin disease that occurs during the first year of the baby. You will find raised, rough red spots in the baby's groin, genital or lower abdomen, covered by a thick scaly layer of white or yellow. When similar spots appear on the scalp, they are commonly called "cradle caps." The cortisone or hydrocortisone purchased from the pharmacy can be applied to the affected area to keep the baby clean and dry. If the condition does not improve quickly, you should go to the pediatrician and he will prescribe a more effective cortisone ointment.

3, scorpion: heat and moisture can cause lice, because sweat accumulates on the skin, and can not evaporate. It is rare after three months of babies. The condition appears to be an acne episode, forming a small red packet that can appear on the skin wrinkles in the diaper area, especially where the plastic liner or diaper cover of the diaper is in contact with the skin. The main cause of hazelnuts is moisture and moisture. So make sure your baby doesn't wear too much and the skin stays dry. If the scorpion is more serious, you should contact your child care doctor.

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