Suggest Treatment For Red Bubbles On Chest And Back In A Child

Posted on Wed, 30 Mar 2016

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Wed, 30 Mar 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hello, this is for my 1 year old son, he is getting red bubbles on his chest and back might be due to summer need suggestion what kind of lotion or powder or cream to be used

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Prickly heat

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It might be prickly heat.
I advice ritch cream in such cases.
It is a non steroidal anti pruritic cream.
It is safe and effective in babies.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This Will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

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