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What Causes Painful Raw Perineal Area In Child?
My 3 year old had sweet smelling stools with every bowel movement. She has a raw perineal area thats extremely painful during wiping. I ve wondered if this a food allergy but pediatrician hasn t shown much concern. I feel like we re missing something. I appreciate your advice.
Fri, 28 Nov 2014
Hi...sometimes when there is diarrhea, the stools will be acidic in nature and will cause the superficial skin layer to be peeled off automatically and it causes excoriation. I suggest you use Siloderm or Delivera creams for external application around the region of the affected skin. If they are not available you can apply coconut oil. It will take a week or two to get better.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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