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Red skin around anus
Hello doctor. my baby girl is 8 month old. I noticed her skin around anus is pinkish to slightly red in color. i am wondering is it a diaper rash or something else. can we use any over the counter cream. if yes please suggest.
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It is most likely to be diaper rash. Clean the area after each time the baby passes stools and urine.
Apply diaper rash cream
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Keep her genital area clean and dry.
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Use rashfree cream...
Use candid powder after she passes stool
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Dr. Manhar Jogi
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42 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Antifungal and antibacterial cream locally
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Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende
Family and Community Medicine Specialist
10 yrs exp
Pune
Use baby lotion
It is diaper rash mostly
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