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Dry Red Skin On Knees And Face, Oilatum Bath Formula, Alfacort Cream Ineffective
hi my 8 monts old son got a very dry skin (red) at the back of his knees and in the face . his dr recommended oilatum bath formula and alfacort cream and yet it doesnt go away. I have swithched to dove soap bar from johnson s and johnsons as well. can you pls help me what to put on his dry spots and do you know any dermatologist I can take him in Doha, Qatar? Thanks.
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hello,
welcome to healthcare magic.
i will be glad to be of assistance.
it will best to apply pimecrolimus cream twice a day on the affected areas. it will be effective.
most likely your son has a condition called atopic dermatitis, which causes the skin to get red, itchy and dry.
oilatum bath and the alfacort cream can also be continued.
i am sorry but i cant recommend a dermatologist in doha.
regards.
please let me know your queries.
welcome to healthcare magic.
i will be glad to be of assistance.
it will best to apply pimecrolimus cream twice a day on the affected areas. it will be effective.
most likely your son has a condition called atopic dermatitis, which causes the skin to get red, itchy and dry.
oilatum bath and the alfacort cream can also be continued.
i am sorry but i cant recommend a dermatologist in doha.
regards.
please let me know your queries.
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