Gynecological inflammation in children needs to be treated with a clear cause, and erythromycin ointment cannot be used blindly.
Girls’ vulva is not yet fully developed, the body’s estrogen level is low, bad hygiene habits, etc. are prone to inflammation, manifested by increased vaginal discharge, scratching with the hands, and so on. Vaginal secretions can be examined to clarify the pathogen, and to the cause of the treatment, such as trichomonas vaginitis, follow the doctor’s instructions to give metronidazole and other treatments, so you can not blindly use erythromycin ointment treatment.
Erythromycin ointment is suitable for suppurative skin diseases, ulcer surface infection, etc., after the use of which adverse reactions such as rash may occur, and allergy is prohibited. Girls should pay attention to develop good hygiene habits, keep the vulva clean and dry, and change underwear frequently.
When you find purulent discharge in the underwear and symptoms of vulvar scratching, take your child to the hospital in a timely manner in order to identify the cause as soon as possible and follow the doctor’s instructions for active treatment.