How to take care of baby's perianal abscess

Infants with perianal abscesses need careful care to avoid worsening infection and promote recovery. The focus of care is to keep the area clean, reduce irritation, and observe changes in the condition.

Perianal abscess is an infectious lesion with pus accumulation around the anus, which is often manifested as redness, swelling, hardness, tenderness and pus exudation in severe cases. This condition is often caused by an underdeveloped immune system or frequent moist skin environment in infants, especially when the diaper area is not cleaned in time or rubbed too much.

When caring for the baby, you should gently clean the area around the anus with warm water after each diaper change, and avoid using irritating wipes. After cleaning, the baby should be thoroughly dried, and then choose a diaper or diaper with good breathability to reduce moisture and friction around the anus. If the skin is damaged or exudates, you can apply the topical ointment recommended by the doctor to the affected area, but be careful not to use irritating disinfectants on your own. At the same time, you should avoid letting the baby lie down for a long time, and you can adopt a side-lying position to reduce the pressure around the anus.

During daily care, you should pay close attention to whether the swelling worsens, whether there is an increase in pus or fever. If you find that the baby has a decreased appetite, cries and is restless, or the local redness and swelling spread rapidly, you should consult a doctor in time, because severe perianal abscesses may require surgical drainage to be completely cured.