What do red bumps around buttock in 23 month old indicate?
Patient: My 23 month old son has tiny red bumps that look a little like pimples on his butt and a little on the back of his left thigh. They're not getting better or worse. They started about 3 days ago and haven't gone away. We thought the cause was that we changed the brand of diaper he was wearing, so we switched it back. I haven't been using baby wipes when he needs to be changed. Instead I have been using water and a cloth, and soapy water when he poops. I can't seem to find anything anywhere online that can tell me what these little red bumps are. Doctor: H Dear,Understanding your concern. Condition seems to be mainly infection of follicles leading to folliculitis and it could be due to wetness in that area. I would suggest you to keep area clean and apply antibacterial powder to avoid red bumps. Apply mupirocin ointment topically twice a day. If symptoms still persist, visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment accordingly.Hope your concern has been resolved.Get Well Soon.Best Wishes,Dr. Harry Maheshwari