What to do when a child’s buttocks are itchy with red bumps

Children with itchy red bumps on the buttocks should be given appropriate treatment according to the cause. Common causes include diaper dermatitis, perianal eczema, perianal abscess and so on. Commonly used treatment methods such as general treatment, drug treatment.
1. Diaper dermatitis: change diapers regularly, expose the affected skin and keep the skin dry. Infrared and other physical therapy can be used to keep the skin wound dry, avoid using soap and water or hot water scalding. Commonly used drugs such as zinc oxide cream to reduce inflammation, protect the wound, severe cases can use glucocorticoid drugs such as dexamethasone ointment.
2. Perianal eczema: avoid scratching, dampness and other stimuli, avoid eating irritating foods such as chili peppers. Commonly used drugs such as zinc oxide, glucocorticosteroids such as dexamethasone; immunomodulators such as tacrolimus ointment. If accompanied by infection, antibiotics such as erythromycin ointment can be used.
3. Perianal abscesses: use a certain concentration of potassium permanganate warm water sitz bath, avoid scratching. Before abscess formation, antibiotics such as penicillin can be used for anti-infection treatment, or topical erythromycin ointment can be applied. Once the abscess is formed, it should be surgically incised and drained as soon as possible to avoid further spreading of the infection.
Children’s buttocks long red pimples very itchy may have other reasons, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner, to clarify the cause of the disease, and actively regulate the treatment. The above drugs are recommended to be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoiding the purchase of medication on their own.