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