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2.5 yr old has suspected balanitis. trying sitz bath, hydrocortizone cream and antibiotic ointment for 3 days. he still complains while peeing. ideas?

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See a urologist: Need to find out if there is a urinaTy tract infection as well, stop using steroid cream as a first step. If uncircumcised, there may be a cellulitis which will require oral or intravenous antibiotics. Before new therapy is undertaken, this needs a trained eye to decide next steps, namely a pediatric-friendly urologist

Answered 5/17/2017

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Wrong tt: Try simple antibiotic ointment. Stop steroid. Better get a culture/smear to be sure about the organism.

Answered 1/19/2019

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