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Suggest Safe Lotion For Children During Winter

Posted on Thu, 8 Dec 2016

Question: Hello Dr,

My Kid is 1year old, recently we shifted to XXXXXXX Current weather is too cold for her. In My native we use to apply "Himalaya powder" after bath, but now I feel that is not sufficient. Can you advice how to protect her from this cold? any lotion ?

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drape your child properly

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Unfortunately powders or lotions do not play any role in protection from cold. Cough and cold are due to certain viral infections that occur when our immunity drops. Cold temperature depresses our immunity and makes us vulnerable to such infections. Keep your child warm. Give wholesome food. Nothing else needs to be done.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (6 minutes later)

Basically I'm looking for skin production. Most of the time her skin looks dry..
One of my friend suggest to use "Dewsoft" lotion, but not sure to go with or not.
Can you suggest a best one?

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Use moisturizer containing aloe vera or glycerine.

Detailed Answer:
Ok. You can go for Dewsoft or any other moisturizer, especially ones containing aloe vera or glycerine.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)

Dr, I'm looking for a specific one which you will prefer. there are lots of lotions available with aloevera... but would be great if you provide a specific one..

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Dermadew lotion should be fine. Dewsoft can also be used.

Detailed Answer:
Dermadew lotion should be fine. Dewsoft can also be used.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (33 minutes later)

Thanks Dr..

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Glad to be of service

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to contact me back directly if you ever have a health related query in the future.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY