Sugget Treatment For Skin Infection In A Baby

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2014

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Fri, 11 Apr 2014 Answered on

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Question : My 2.5 months old baby has some allergy on his face since last one week. Please see the image attached and suggest accordingly.

Answered by Dr. Arun (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer: please attach the photo Detailed Answer: Hi I don't see any attachments here. Please attach the photo using the site's uploader. You can contact healthcare magic help desk for assistance if needed. Regards Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Arun (24 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Arun (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer: looks like dermatitis Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for the image. It looks like dermatitis/skin infection rather than allergy. I usually prescribe flutibact twice daily for a week along with moisturizer like calamine lotion . Should settle soon. Wishing speedy recovery

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E