Can I use Desitin for a circumcision?

DO NOT use Paste ointments like Desitin. They dry and do not lubricate well. Never use anesthetic creams (EMLA) after circumcision for pain relief.

What cream can I use for circumcision?

Place a quarter-sized amount of ointment, Aquaphor, petroleum jelly, A&D, or antibiotic (bacitracin, Neosporin, or generic), on the penis or in the diaper to keep the raw surface from sticking to the underpants or diaper. It is important to use this for 5 to 7 days.

How do you treat diaper rash after circumcision?

Wash the circumcision with water and apply Neosporin ointment or Vaseline with each diaper change until the area is healed. This takes about 10 to 14 days. Report any increased drainage, redness or swelling, bleeding or foul odor to your physician.

Is it OK to use Desitin on a newborn?

DESITIN^® Multipurpose Healing Ointment has many uses for infants, kids, and adults. It instantly relieves irritated skin and prevents and treats diaper rash.

What can I put on my baby's circumcision?

Put plenty of petroleum jelly (such as Vaseline) on the circumcision area during each diaper change. This will prevent your baby's penis from sticking to the diaper while it heals.

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What helps circumcision heal faster?

Incision care

Wash the area daily with warm water and pat it dry. Don't use hydrogen peroxide or alcohol, which can slow healing. You may cover the area with a thin layer of petroleum jelly, such as Vaseline, and gauze bandage if it weeps or rubs against clothing. Change the bandage every day.

What can I use instead of Vaseline for circumcision?

Just apply a lubricating salve to the tip, like A&D ointment (the brownish one, not the white one,) Aquaphor, or Coconut Oil.

Is Desitin good for open wounds?

Desitin Contraindications

Do not use on deep or puncture wounds, cuts, or infections.

What are the side effects of Desitin?

However, burning, stinging, redness, or irritation may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

How do you use Desitin on a newborn?

Apply ointment liberally as often as necessary, with each diaper change, especially at bedtime or any time when exposure to wet diapers may be prolonged. Don't be concerned about using too much. You can apply as much DESITIN^® Maximum Strength Original Paste or DESITIN^® Rapid Relief Cream as often as needed.

When can I stop putting Vaseline on my son's circumcision?

It is prudent to apply the petroleum jelly on glans and meatal area of circumcised boys after each diaper change for 6 months post-circumcision.

How often should I change diaper after circumcision?

How soon after circumcision can I change diaper?

It takes about 10 days for the scab over an incision to fall off. After the scab or plastibell falls off, no further care is needed outside of normal good hygiene.

Is baby Vaseline good for circumcision?

Clean the circumcision site with warm water and a cotton ball once or twice a day. Apply Vaseline for several days. This helps keep the area clean and keeps the wound site from adhering to the diaper.

How does Desitin heal?

This medication is used to treat and prevent diaper rash and other minor skin irritations (such as burns, cuts, scrapes). It works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from irritants/moisture.

Is Desitin better than Vaseline?

I always used Desitin. It not only leaves a protective layer between baby's skin and the wet diaper, but it also helps dry up the rash. Vaseline does protect the skin from urine touching it, but does not have anything in it to dry up the rash.

Is Desitin antiseptic?

Zinc oxide topical (Aveeno Baby Organic Harvest Diaper Rash Cream, Desitin, Desitin Creamy) Zinc oxide has antiseptic and astringent properties. It plays a significant role in wound healing with low risk for allergic or contact dermatitis.

Which ointment is best for open wound healing?

Elastoplast Wound Healing Ointment creates a breathable film that protects the wound from external influences while preventing the wound from drying out. This is clinically proven to promote faster wound healing and reduce the risk of scarring.

Does zinc cream heal wounds?

Zinc plays a major role in regulating every phase of the wound healing process; ranging from membrane repair, oxidative stress, coagulation, inflammation and immune defence, tissue re-epithelialization, angiogenesis, to fibrosis/scar formation.

How do I know if circumcision is healing properly?

Normal Circumcision Healing

The scab at the incision line comes off in 7 to 10 days. If a Plastibell (plastic ring) was used, it should fall off by 14 days. 10 days is the average. While it can't fall off too early, pulling it off can cause bleeding.

How long does circumcision take to fully heal?

Healing may take up to 3 weeks. In most cases, the child will be released from the hospital on the day of the surgery. At home, children should avoid vigorous exercise while the wound heals. If bleeding occurs during the first 24 hours after surgery, use a clean cloth to apply pressure to the wound for 10 minutes.

How long after circumcision can you use wipes?

The diaper area can be cleaned with warm water for the first 24 hours. After that you may use your favorite wet-wipe. It is recommended to wait a minimum of one week before a full bath, and until the umbilical cord has fallen off.

Do and don'ts after circumcision?

Pat the cut (incision) dry. You may also take short baths if you wish. Avoid strenuous activities, such as bicycle riding, jogging, weight lifting, or aerobic exercise, for 4 weeks or until your doctor says it is okay. You can return to work and normal activities, including driving, when you are comfortable doing them.

Is it hard to poop after circumcision?

Your child may be constipated after surgery, or they may not. If they have small, hard or painful poop, this is from the anesthesia and pain medications they received.