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Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

I have a 1 year-old boy who has been dealing with balanitis for three weeks. The only treatment his pediatrician would give is to have him go without his diaper. He told me this by phone and a week later in the office. Is there nothing else that can help?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Thanks for writing to healthcare magic.
Balinitis might need local antibiotic oinment like fusidic acid
Ensure daily cleaning with soap and water
Wishing your child speedy recovery
Regards
Dr Arun
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Suggest Treatment For Balanitis

Hi Thanks for writing to healthcare magic. Balinitis might need local antibiotic oinment like fusidic acid Ensure daily cleaning with soap and water Wishing your child speedy recovery Regards Dr Arun