Female infants with redness at the vulva can be considered to be related to diaper dermatitis or infantile vulvovaginitis, etc. Symptoms can be relieved by local treatment and symptomatic treatment.
1. Diaper dermatitis: diapers should be changed in time, and keep the baby’s vulva dry; if the vulva is only red without erosion, warm water can be used to clean the local area and then use glycerite lotion to astringent, antipruritic, and protect the skin; if there is redness and erosion of the vulva, saline can be used to swab the affected area, and then boric acid lotion can be applied to the affected area, and after the exudate is reduced, glucocorticosteroids, such as hydrocortisone cream, etc., can be used externally for treatment.
2. Infantile vulvovaginitis: refers to infantile vulvar and vaginal secondary infection, can be directed at the pathogen in the vagina drops of antibiotics such as metronidazole or topical erythromycin ointment and other treatments; also need to pay attention to vulvar cleanliness, dryness, and to reduce friction; such as pinworms caused by the infection should be actively deworming.
Infant girls vulvar redness, need to consult a doctor, after the cause of the disease, follow the doctor’s instructions on the cause of the symptomatic treatment, in order to promote the healing of the local skin. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.