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Suggest Remedy For Red And Itchy Anus Area

Hello, my daughter is 6. Yesterday she spent too long in a wet bathing suit. Last night she complained of a sore bum. The area around her anus is very red and irritated. She also said it hurt inside her anus. This morning she is saying it just hurts around her anus. It is still very red. I looked for worms last night, with a flash light, but didn t see any , and because of the long time in the swimsuit yesterday, I suspect it s a fungal infection. It s extremely itchy. What can I do to relieve her discomfort and to start to treat this? Is there anything over-the -counter I can get?
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Hello. I just read through your question.
For the redness and irritation, zinc oxide can be used 2-3 times per day. if you suspect fungal infection, you can use any over the counter anti fungal cream (ie: miconazole). if there is no improvement within 2-3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.
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Suggest Remedy For Red And Itchy Anus Area

Hello. I just read through your question. For the redness and irritation, zinc oxide can be used 2-3 times per day. if you suspect fungal infection, you can use any over the counter anti fungal cream (ie: miconazole). if there is no improvement within 2-3 days, I recommend consulting with your doctor.