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Suggest Treatment For Red Bubbles On Chest And Back In A Child

Posted on Thu, 2 Jun 2016

Question: Hello, this is for my 1 year old son, he is getting red bubbles on his chest and back might be due to summer need suggestion what kind of lotion or powder or cream to be used

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Prickly heat

Detailed Answer:
Hello
It might be prickly heat.
I advice ritch cream in such cases.
It is a non steroidal anti pruritic cream.
It is safe and effective in babies.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This Will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Thanks Doctor, i will try to upload the photo

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (27 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are welcome.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Naveen Kumar