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What Could Red Ring Around Rectal Opening With White Pustules In An Infant Indicate?

My son is almost 11 months old and woke up from his nap with a red ring around his rectal opening with white pustules... Any thoughts? He had a red ring the last two days & we ve been applying Boudreaux s butt paste.. It looked like it was getting better now this afternoon the rash has white pustules.
Mon, 2 Nov 2020
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Hi,

The problem seems to be following excessive loose motions/ extreme hard stools causing stress to anal orifice. Improper cleaning, unhygiene, rubbing hard while cleaning, using rough cotton cloth for cleaning aggravates it. Help him for having smooth normal stools by treatment. Clean anus properly with moist cotton and then dry cotton. Teach him self cleaning gradually. Apply the ointment gently after each clean. Let him wear soft hosiery underwear. He will need antibiotic for the pustules (oral, local). Please consult his doctor for local examination and specific antibiotic in specific dosage.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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What Could Red Ring Around Rectal Opening With White Pustules In An Infant Indicate?

Hi, The problem seems to be following excessive loose motions/ extreme hard stools causing stress to anal orifice. Improper cleaning, unhygiene, rubbing hard while cleaning, using rough cotton cloth for cleaning aggravates it. Help him for having smooth normal stools by treatment. Clean anus properly with moist cotton and then dry cotton. Teach him self cleaning gradually. Apply the ointment gently after each clean. Let him wear soft hosiery underwear. He will need antibiotic for the pustules (oral, local). Please consult his doctor for local examination and specific antibiotic in specific dosage. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician