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Diaper rash near penis area
My baby is 3 months old.. and he got diaper rash.. doctor told me to wash the area with potassium permanganate.. Is is safe for the baby's skin ?
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Use napiguard ointment daily 3 times and mostly avoid diaper and expose the skin and let it be always dry .
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Use Rash free ointment or siloderm ointment whichever is available
Apply 3 times in day
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Dr. Riya Mittal
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5 yrs exp
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Apply zinc oxide ointment along with BNC ointment , keep the area open
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Wipe the anal area gently with wet wipes .
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