What Causes Persistent Rashes On The Face Of A Child Despite Using Cetaphil And Dermadew?

Posted on Tue, 6 Mar 2018

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Question : helloo.. my baby is 6 months old.. she had rashes on face from last 3 weeks.. we have applied cetaphil of no use then derma due rash cream no use. please see attached pics and suggest.. thanks in advance.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Infantile acne.

Detailed Answer:

Hello. Thank you.

She has infantile acne - superficial pustules and comedones.
I suggest you use adapalene gel. It is a prescription product.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad