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What Causes Redness In Scrotum While Using Diaper?
My 1 year old son started screaming during a diaper change today and I noticed on the right side of his scrotum a reddened area which seems more firm than the left side. It seems painful only when I touch it, but he has been having some restless sleep the past two nights as well.
Fri, 27 Apr 2018
Hello,
Redness is a sign of inflammation. Could this be due to irritation from urine?
You may wish to apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone 1% cream over the area twice a day. You should notice resolution of the red in 3 to 4 days. Do not use longer than 4 days. When not using the hydrocortisone, put Vaseline over the scrotum for protection from moisture.
Keep the diaper area as dry as possible. If the red area enlarge or he continues not sleeping well, then please return.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
Redness is a sign of inflammation. Could this be due to irritation from urine?
You may wish to apply a thin layer of hydrocortisone 1% cream over the area twice a day. You should notice resolution of the red in 3 to 4 days. Do not use longer than 4 days. When not using the hydrocortisone, put Vaseline over the scrotum for protection from moisture.
Keep the diaper area as dry as possible. If the red area enlarge or he continues not sleeping well, then please return.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Arnold Zedd
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