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How Can Red Patches On The Cheeks Of A Child Be Treated?

Posted on Thu, 11 May 2023

Question: my 3 months old baby is having red rash only on her cheeks since she is born...I want to know what actually it is and how to cure it?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This seems like seborrheic dermatitis - a condition similar to dandruff of the scalp. It can affect the face as dry, red scaly, itchy patches. Seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp is quite common in newborns and can have a remitting-relapsing course but it resolves after some time.

I suggest you apply a mild topical steroid cream e.g. Desonide cream or Hydrocortisone cream. Hydrocortisone is an over the counter topical steroid. You can get it from a drug store without a prescription whereas Desonide is available only on prescription.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Kakkar (14 hours later)

right now am using cetaphil moisturizing lotion...can I use this?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seborrheic dermatitis.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

You may continue with the moisturizing lotion but for the red patches, I also suggest you use a mild topical steroid e.g. Desonide cream or Cutisoft cream. Cutisoft is hydrocortisone and is an over the counter product.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar