How Can Redness In The Genital Area Be Treated?

Posted on Tue, 29 Aug 2017

Question: Hello,
My baby is 6 months old. It looks little red in genital area for him. Attached picture. Please suggest

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Image not attached

Detailed Answer:
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The redness could be due to the area remaining moist (inside wet diapers possibly). You need to keep the area dry.

I would await your response.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Pfa

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Nappy rash

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached image. It does not look concerning. It seems to be due to the moisture in the diapers. You need to ensure that the area remains dry. You may apply Happynap / Siloderm Mixi or similar lotions/ointments. You can also apply baby powder. That should resolve the complaint.

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (30 hours later)

I use diaper very rare. We just leave him free under a cloth. Diaper occasionAlly when we go out

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Just ensure that the area remains dry.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for explaining. Just ensure that the area remains dry and it would be fine.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad