Three-month-old baby girl vulva red and swollen considered for infantile vulvovaginitis, vulvar contact dermatitis or trauma caused by the use of medication.
1. Infantile vulvovaginitis: infantile, young children vulvar skin is particularly tender, thin, self-protection function is not sound, and often urine soaking, coupled with improper care, it is very easy to infection, resulting in infantile vulvovaginitis. May appear female baby vulva red and swollen phenomenon.
At this time, we need to pay attention to hygiene, do not wear crotchless pants, to reduce the chance of contamination of the vulva. After urination and defecation to wash the vulva, avoid the use of irritating soap. Can local application of clindamycin ointment, metronidazole gel, oral azithromycin and other drugs.
2. Vulvar contact dermatitis: inflammation of the vulvar skin that occurs when it comes into contact with irritating substances or allergic substances. At this time, avoid using irritating substances such as soap, avoid scratching and so on. Local application of saline washing or 3% boric acid solution cold compresses, etc., if necessary, oral cyproheptadine and other medications.
3. trauma: the baby’s lower body suffered external impact, due to the baby’s delicate skin, easy to appear red and swollen phenomenon, reduce the use of diapers, keep the lower body clean, appropriate application of gel, such as aloe vera gel, can promote wound healing, anti-itching and anti-inflammatory and so on.
All of the above drugs need to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid self-medication, daily life, keep the baby’s private hygiene, change diapers diligently, the symptoms can be improved.