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Child Having Red Penis After Been In Pool. Can Use Cortisone Cream To Calm Itching?
My son, 4, has a very red penis - we have been at the pool a lot lately and in a bathing suit. What can I put on it to calm the itch - he won't stop scratching. It doesn't look too bad to me but it is obviously bothering him. Is cortisone cream safe? Vasaline?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Antihistaminic syrup reduces itching and an antibiotic may cure or prevent infection. Cartisone is not safe.It increases the infection. Usually it subsides within 4-5 days, If not consult your doctor. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics
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Child Having Red Penis After Been In Pool. Can Use Cortisone Cream To Calm Itching?
Hi, Thank you for asking question on health care magic. Antihistaminic syrup reduces itching and an antibiotic may cure or prevent infection. Cartisone is not safe.It increases the infection. Usually it subsides within 4-5 days, If not consult your doctor. Hope this answer will serve your purpose Please feel free to ask any more queries if required Take care Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH Associate professor of pediatrics