What Causes Redness On The Buttocks In A Child?

Posted on Mon, 24 Oct 2016

Question: My 19 day baby has developed redness on her bums. Can i use powder after her potty wash to keep the area clean?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Don't use powder - Use Siloderm please

Detailed Answer:
Hi.... please do not use powder, instead you can you Siloderm ointment in that region after washing. You can use Siloderm ointment 3 times a day for 5 to 7 days until the rash is healed completely.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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