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1 Year Old Having Diaper Rash In The Groin Area. Swollen Penis And Testis. Need To Go To Emergency?

My 1 yr old has developed a nasty looking rash in his groin area. I took it nothing more than a diaper rash. Just a while ago I was changing his diaper and his penis and testes look swollen and his testes are feeling harder. Should I take him up to the er and get him checked out or wait it out??? I have put desitin on him
Sat, 24 Nov 2012
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Ayurveda Specialist,  's  Response
hello...

Deesitin is good , you can continue 4 to 5 day , still rash does not dis appear, You should get her evaluated once for her complaint to get her examined physically by a pediatrician.

I would Advise:
1.Napkins must be changed frequently.
2.Affected parts washed with mild soap and rinsed thoroughly.
3.In case of ammonical dermatitis the diaper should be deeped in gallon of water with 30ml of
vinegar and dried without rinsing is useful.
4.Fault diet should be corrected.
5. Acute rash should be managed with cold wet compresses (using 1 tsf salt in a pint of water)
intermittently for two or three days ointment should not be used.
6. cream or lotion may be used to control infection.
7.There is no objection to use of ordinary household talcum powder for soothing effect.


Thanks:
If possible. you can get back to me with the progress in case u need further suggestions.
"i wish your child get well soon"
Regards Dr Sagar Mhatre



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1 Year Old Having Diaper Rash In The Groin Area. Swollen Penis And Testis. Need To Go To Emergency?

hello... Deesitin is good , you can continue 4 to 5 day , still rash does not dis appear, You should get her evaluated once for her complaint to get her examined physically by a pediatrician. I would Advise: 1.Napkins must be changed frequently. 2.Affected parts washed with mild soap and rinsed thoroughly. 3.In case of ammonical dermatitis the diaper should be deeped in gallon of water with 30ml of vinegar and dried without rinsing is useful. 4.Fault diet should be corrected. 5. Acute rash should be managed with cold wet compresses (using 1 tsf salt in a pint of water) intermittently for two or three days ointment should not be used. 6. cream or lotion may be used to control infection. 7.There is no objection to use of ordinary household talcum powder for soothing effect. Thanks: If possible. you can get back to me with the progress in case u need further suggestions. i wish your child get well soon Regards Dr Sagar Mhatre