How to treat vulvar adhesions in female babies?

After ten months of pregnancy, expectant mothers finally give birth to a baby. Every parent hopes that the baby can grow up healthily after birth. However, some baby girls show symptoms of vulvar adhesion, which is a relatively common symptom. The symptoms of vulvar adhesion in baby girls can generally be improved through timely treatment. Mothers should pay attention to the hygiene of the baby girl's genitals. How to treat vulvar adhesion in baby girls? Let’s take a look at it next.

1. How to treat vulvar adhesions in female babies?

Vulvar adhesion is a broad concept, generally including partial adhesion of the labia minora and complete adhesion of the labia minora. The causes of the disease are different, the ages of the patients are different, and the treatment methods are not exactly the same. Adhesion of the labia minora in young girls is usually caused by inflammation. In this case, surgical treatment can be chosen. By changing the dressing regularly after the operation, the girl will recover quickly. Adhesions of the labia minora in adults are caused by vulvar and vaginal inflammation, and vulvar hypopigmentation. Partial adhesions of the labia minora will affect urination. If the adhesions are complete, it will affect sexual life and menstruation. It is recommended to treat the primary disease and choose surgical separation of the adhesions for treatment.

2. How to clean the vagina of a baby girl

1. From top to bottom, from front to back:

When cleaning a baby girl's genitals, pay attention to the order and follow the principle of "from top to bottom, from front to back". Especially after the baby poops, if the cleaning direction is reversed, it is easy to wipe the bacteria from the anus to the genitals, which will cause inflammation once infected.

2. Wash the outside but not the inside:

Different from cleaning the penis of a baby boy, when cleaning the genitals of a baby girl, you only need to gently clean the external vaginal opening with a soft towel. Never wash the inside, as this may damage the delicate skin of the genitals. Remember to dry the water in time after washing to keep the vagina clean and fresh at all times.

3. Clean thoroughly:

This is the same as the requirements for boy babies. From the vaginal opening, labia minora to the base of the thighs, and even to the little butt, every part must be cleaned thoroughly. When cleaning the labia minora, you can fold a soft towel into thin strips, then gently slide and wipe it in the groove of the labia minora, or you can wipe it with a cotton swab dipped in water.

3. Precautions for baby girl's private parts care

1. Excessive cleaning:

The vagina itself has a self-cleaning ability. This is because the vaginal epithelial cells are rich in glycogen. This glycogen is decomposed by the vaginal bacteria that parasitize in the vagina to produce lactic acid. Lactic acid creates an acidic environment in the vagina, which can prevent the reproduction of many pathogenic bacteria. If a "clean freak" mother cleans her baby girl's private parts excessively, this will destroy the beneficial lactic acid in the vagina and may easily lead to infection.

2. Abuse of talcum powder:

Some mothers have the habit of applying talcum powder to their baby's genitals. In fact, this is a very inappropriate practice! Because talcum powder may be mixed with undried moisture and sweat, accumulate in the wrinkles of the skin, form small particles, and rub against the skin, which may cause ulcers on the baby's delicate skin. If the tiny particles of talcum powder enter the pores and cause blockage, the dirt in the skin cannot be discharged, which may also cause skin redness, swelling and ulceration. In fact, to keep your baby's skin dry, just wipe it dry with a soft towel after washing.

3. What should I use to wash a girl’s private parts?

For normal cleaning after defecation, just use clean water. It is best not to use other cleaning agents to cause irritation. The bath gel used for bathing should also be 100% soap-free, pH-neutral, and baby-specific bath gel that will not damage the skin's natural acidic protective layer.