Hello! The child (1.5 years), pimples and redness at the anus. Suspicion of pinworms. Online writing that need to anoint zinc ointment that did not breed. Is it true?
Good afternoon!
Such a diagnosis 100% we can establish by passing elemental analysis - in this case the scraping on enterobiosis. Typically, after receiving a positive response - i.e. the presence of parasites data - pediatrician or assigns medication (Worm, Dekaris - apply strictly prescribed by a doctor) or complex - with traditional methods (garlic, pumpkin seeds), also necessarily ironed bed and lower laundry. Enterobiasis - it's only human parasite, so it's easy enough to break the cycle of its development of the aforementioned methods.
Regarding your question about the zinc ointment - I am also familiar with this method and many doctors recommend it. Use zinc ointment better at night, before going to bed - because it increases activity of parasites in the night. Of course, the smear will have more than once - in the general life of individuals 2-3 weeks, during which time you will also need to constantly to iron baby clothing (and other family members), to monitor the hygiene - washing hands after the obligatory walks, visiting child care centers before food.
Also, observe the general condition of the child - if he becomes lethargic, almost does not eat, does not play, complaining of abdominal pain, you watch frustration of a chair, there were frequent headaches - so it is imperative to consult a pediatrician and rule out other diseases.
We strongly recommend to anyone, even the most simple treatment still do the analysis - Are you sure you confirm the diagnosis "Enterobiasis" or refute it as pimples and redness around the anus can be caused by dermatological diseases, it can also be the initial stage of anal fissure, even the most trivial reason - the child could sweat and with very sensitive skin to get irritation.
Be healthy!
