Itching near the urethra of a 5-year-old child may be related to local allergies and urethritis, which requires avoiding excessive scratching, timely medical attention, and attention to daily cleaning.
1. Local allergy: local skin allergy can cause itchy skin, you should remove the allergic substances, and promptly go to the dermatologist. Glycerin lotion can be used to stop itching and reduce swelling. If the skin is broken, it should not be used, and should be shaken well before use.
2. Urethritis: It should be clear whether there is a possibility of urethritis, clear causative organisms, the use of sensitive antibiotic treatment. Itchy skin near the urethra can be applied with erythromycin ointment, which is prohibited for children allergic to macrolides.
In addition, to avoid excessive scratching, to avoid scratching the skin caused by further infection. 5-year-old children should wear cotton loose clothing, wash hands frequently, bathe frequently, bathing parents pay attention to clean around the urethra.