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What causes the skin around a baby's anus to turn red?
Query: Hi doctor, I am the mother of a 2 months old baby boy. Last week I have noticed that my baby’s butthole and its surrounding area has turned red in color. I have been using pampers on a daily basis, but I have always made it a point to change the diapers within four hours time. I have been using ra... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no need to worry. I have gone through the pictures of your baby (attachment removed to protect patient identity). First of all, answering your first question, sometimes rashes appear due to dryness or lack of care. So, you can apply vaseline or Polyfax (Polymyx... Read Full »