Suggest Treatmemt For Diaper Rash

Posted on Sat, 16 Aug 2014

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Sat, 16 Aug 2014 Answered on

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Question : Hi there, my daugther is 10 months old.
I always change her diaper every 3-4 hours, today i discover she have red and swollen vagina! Do i need to bring her to the doc? Or just apply rash cream will do?
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Answered by Dr. Eric Goldstein (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rash

Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Sometimes no matter how careful we are, no matter how clean our babies are, these things can happen.
Based in your description, it doesn't sound like anything infectious. Because you noticed it first in the last diaper change, it most likely developed very quickly. Often, rashes in that area that develop quickly also resolve quickly. You can use your regular diaper cream. It will probably resolve.
If, however, it worsens over the nest 24-48hours, I recommend consulting with your doctor.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar