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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On Neck And Face In A Child
Question: my 2 week old baby has plenty of rashes on her neck and some on her face. What could have caused it and how can I fix it?
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Brief Answer:
Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question and looked at the picture.
This is very typical of newborn skin. it can be dry with small bumps. The babies may also have peeling skin sometimes. it is not an indication of illness and should not be worried about. Keeping it clean with plain water is all that is necessary.
Rash
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question and looked at the picture.
This is very typical of newborn skin. it can be dry with small bumps. The babies may also have peeling skin sometimes. it is not an indication of illness and should not be worried about. Keeping it clean with plain water is all that is necessary.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
can spills from breast or formula feeding contribute to the cause?
Brief Answer:
Spills
Detailed Answer:
Often, moisture of any type, (ie: milk, drool, sweat), can contribute to the cause. A thin layer of vaseline in the area at all times can help protect against this.
Spills
Detailed Answer:
Often, moisture of any type, (ie: milk, drool, sweat), can contribute to the cause. A thin layer of vaseline in the area at all times can help protect against this.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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