Q. My baby has developed a red colored rash around the anus area. What could it be?
Hello doctor,
This is for my 22 days old baby girl. In the last 2 days she has developed some red coloured rash in the area surrounding the anus area. She feels irritated while passing stools. I have attached the picture of the same. Please advise.
Hi,
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I have viewed the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity).
- This is called diaper rash, commonly called the nappy rash.
- If no loose stools are happening at present, this is a nappy rash.
- This is common in infants who wear diapers for daily use and without adequate barrier protection.
- Avoid using diapers daily, use can be limited to night time.
- Cotton clothes and towels can be used instead, which can be washed with a disinfectant like dettol.
Management:
- Avoid prolonged use of diapers. Keep changing once in 6 hours if you have to use it continuously.
- Apply Siloderm ointment (Calamine) on the affected area and all the area of skin that comes in contact with diaper before applying diaper.
- Avoid rubbing excessively while cleaning the affected area.
- Use soft wipes for cleaning rather than any rough cloth.
- If the rash is persistent, in spite of this ointment and if the rash spreads to different areas, visit a paediatrician for clinical examination.
Consult a paediatrician online for further follow up --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician
Hi doctor,
We have used Siloderm ointment in the affected area and could see reduction in redness. But, still there are cracks around the anus. Baby is crying a lot while passing stool. Do we need to visit pediatrician? Or should I continue this cream? It has been 24 hours since we have started using this cream.
Hi,
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- If you are seeing an improvement you can wait for few more days. 24 hours is too less time for it to improve.
- If you feel any new development or crying a lot for passing motion or bleeding from that area then you need to consult your pediatrician.
For further information consult a paediatrician online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/paediatrician
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