Why is a Girls External Genitalia Red?

Girls are inherently delicate, and parents will be particularly careful when caring for them. Some parents may notice that there is some redness and swelling in their daughter's urinary area, and wonder what the cause of this redness in the external genitalia of a girl is. Below, we will introduce in detail the reasons for redness and swelling of the external genitalia in girls, as well as solutions.

1. Many parents choose to dress their babies in split pants, and since babies are curious about everything in the outside world, they may play with anything. This makes it easy for bacteria from the outside world to enter the baby's vagina, causing vaginitis and leading to redness and swelling of the external genitalia.

2. If parents do not clean their baby's external genitalia, it can become inflamed due to urine and fecal matter, so parents should clean their baby's external genitalia every day.

3. Children's bodies are prone to parasites, and parasitic activity can also cause vaginitis, leading to redness and swelling of the external genitalia in girls. This requires timely deworming to eliminate the symptoms.

1. Parents should try not to dress their children in split pants, or use diaper pants when going out, which can effectively reduce the chance of contamination of the external genitalia.

2. Parents should regularly clean their child's external genitalia, especially after urinating or defecating. They should use clear water to clean the area, avoiding strongly stimulating soaps or shower gels. After cleaning, they can apply some baby powder to keep the area dry.

3. During the acute phase of the baby's vaginitis, parents should take their child to see a doctor. After returning home, they can use sitz baths as adjuvant treatment. After the bath, they should use a clean towel to wipe the external genitalia dry and then apply antibiotic ointment.