To clean the genital area of the boys, the skin that coats the acorn, known as the foreskin, should not be ripped off and hygiene can be done during bathing, provided that the area is not too dirty and does not contaminate the water.
Whenever possible, especially in the case of infants, it is necessary to choose to use only warm water because the skin is very sensitive. In some cases, hygiene products, such as glycerin soap or specific to intimate hygiene, may be used, especially when the area is dirty with faeces.
- To clean the genital area of the child.
- The area of the moving foreskin of the acorn should be cleaned without forcing or pulling the skin that coats the acorn.
- Especially in babies.
- As it can hurt and.
- If it is necessary to pull the foreskin should be done by the doctor because by throwing incorrectly.
- The skin can be torn and.
- When it heals.
- It becomes more fibrous.
- Which can lead to surgery.
- In addition.
- The skin should be very well dry.
- Especially in the un scratched folds.
In the case of babies wearing a diaper, it is essential to close the diaper, always keeping the corners stretched without loosening or tightening too much, in the case of children cotton underwear should be wearing cotton underwear that is not too tight.
Genital cleansing should be careful, but not obsessive, by performing at least once a day on children who no longer wear diapers, for example.
However, for infants, the genital area should be cleaned every time the diaper is changed, which can happen between 5 and 10 times a day.
When the baby only urinates, warm running water or a wet wipe may be used, which can also be used to carefully clean the stool so as not to hurt the baby.
To keep the skin of the genital area clean and free of rashes, you should avoid using wet wipes every time you change diapers, as they contain many chemicals that dry out and irritate the skin.
In addition, the skin should not be rubbed as it may hurt and in the case of the baby, it can be left without a diaper for a few minutes a day for the skin to breathe.
Diaper ointment ointments should only be used when the skin is red and irritated and do not prevent this alteration, as they can make the skin more sensitive and prone to diaper rash.