Small red bumps on newborn's buttocks

For those who have just become parents, they will observe their baby's body carefully, one is to see if the baby has any disease, and the other is to take a closer look at their baby. When a baby is born, he or she is not able to urinate or defecate independently, so diapers are needed to catch the urine and feces. So some parents found that there were some small red bumps on the buttocks of newborns. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

1. What is the reason for the small red bumps on the baby's buttocks?

Babies have delicate skin. If the diapers used are rough and hard, or the soap is not rinsed clean, or the diapers are dirty and not changed in time, it will cause diaper rash. It’s okay for urination, but you must not cover your feces, as it will turn red if you do.

2. Treatment of small red bumps on baby's buttocks

1. Protect the skin of the buttocks: For mild red buttocks, just wash the buttocks with warm water after each bowel movement, dry it with a soft towel, and then apply a thin layer of boiled and disinfected (must be cooled) vegetable oil or cod liver oil to protect the skin, and it will heal quickly.

2. Local medication: If rash and blisters appear on the buttocks, you can apply red mercurochrome (mercurochrome) locally, or 3%~5% tannic acid ointment; if the rash has ulcerated, you can apply zinc oxide ointment; if there are large erosions or epidermal peeling locally, you can apply cod liver oil zinc oxide paste; if there is secondary infection, you can rinse with 1:4000 potassium permanganate solution, and after drying, apply 1%~2% gentian violet solution or 0.5% neomycin zinc oxide paste;

3. Care for small red bumps on baby's buttocks

1. Try not to wrap your baby in diapers. It is best to use diapers, which is the best way to prevent diaper rash. It is best to let your baby's butt dry in the air for a few hours every day to avoid contact between the skin and urine.

2. Change diapers frequently. This is also a way to prevent diaper rash. Newborn babies will urinate about every 15 to 20 minutes, even though their urine volume is only about a tablespoon.