Is Long Term Use Of Flutivate Cream On Baby Advisable?

Posted on Thu, 1 Jan 2015

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Question : Hello doc....I'm using flutivate Cream on my 11 months old baby....He has got cracks on his cheek it's been days I'm using this cream on his affected area but but I guess it's not working. ...what should I do. ?N please tell how to use it and is it safe or not?

Answered by Dr. Arun (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not safe for prolonged use.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing to us.

Flutivate is a steroid ointment.
It is safe to use only with medical supervision and that too for short duration only.

In my opinion, it is better to re evaluate his skin problem.
From your description, it looks like atopic dermatitis or dry skin.
But it could be a fungal infection too.
Why don't you send us some pictures of the rash if possible?
That will help in identifying more.

Meanwhile apply moisturising lotion like dermadew daily after bath.

Wishing your child good health.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari