What should I do if my baby has scrotal eczema? What kind of plaster is good?

The baby is 7 months old. The mother found that the baby has eczema on his scrotum. It is always red and it is very uncomfortable to touch the baby with hands. So what should I do if the baby has scrotal eczema and what kind of plaster is good?

Causes of baby's scrotal eczema

Children with allergic constitutions and those with mood swings are more likely to develop this disease;

Chronic digestive system diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, endocrine disorders, etc. may cause scrotal eczema;

Living in a humid environment, high air humidity, cold or hot external stimuli, excessive sweating, excessive scratching, etc.;

Tight diapers, friction from foreign objects, or failure to change wet diapers in time can all induce scrotal eczema.

How to treat baby's scrotal eczema

If the affected area has not peeled, you can apply dehumidifying oil or tannic acid ointment;

If ulceration and exudation have occurred, apply zinc ointment or zinc oxide oil;

Daknin powder can be applied locally to prevent and treat fungal infections, facilitate exudation absorption, maintain dryness, and promote epithelial growth.

What ointment should be used for baby's scrotal eczema

In the acute stage, cold compress is mainly used. Clean water can be used each time without any medicine. Or a solution of Phellodendron chinense or a decoction of dandelion and wild chrysanthemum can be used for wet compress after cooling. If there is concurrent infection, chlorhexidine or potassium permanganate can be dissolved and added to clean water. These methods are very effective for scrotal itching and exudation.

Traditional treatments for the chronic stage include indigo ointment or peel ointment. Heating and baking therapy is better. Fumigation or Sophora flavescens decoction bath can also be used.

Western medicine treatment mainly uses topical prednisone ointment, which should be used for at least 1-2 months. Apply it to the affected area once in the morning and once in the evening without bandaging. The thinner the better. It is not necessary to remove the previous medicine before the next application. Antibacterial ointment can be applied to infected eczema. Tar ointment can be applied to thick scrotal eczema.

It should be noted that the above-mentioned drugs need to be taken under the guidance of a doctor, and the decision on which drug to use should be made based on the baby's personal situation. Do not use the drugs indiscriminately.

How to prevent baby's scrotal eczema

Wear loose and comfortable underwear, preferably pure cotton, and avoid wearing tight underwear. Change and wash underwear in time, especially after exercise.

In terms of diet, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, and do not eat or eat less fishy and spicy food.

If you have scrotal itching, you should actively seek treatment and avoid excessive scratching or scalding, especially with soapy water.

Scrotal eczema often spreads to the entire scrotum, the affected area is extremely itchy, the course of the disease is long-lasting, recurrent, and repeatedly unhealed. In the acute phase, there may be papules, blisters, pustules, erosions, exudation, scabs, and other changes.