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Is Hydrocortisone Acetate Advisable For An Infant With Rashes On Cheeks?

My baby has patches of rash on her cheeks. They are sort of rings which are a bit red. I have been using moogoo eczema and psoriasis cream but ain t getting better. Can I use hydrocortisone acetate cream (sigmacort 1%) on my baby s face. She s only 12weeks old.
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Your child is likely suffering from eczema. You can use mild corticosteroids for treatment of eczema on your baby, infact it the treatment of choice for eczema in infants.
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Is Hydrocortisone Acetate Advisable For An Infant With Rashes On Cheeks?

Your child is likely suffering from eczema. You can use mild corticosteroids for treatment of eczema on your baby, infact it the treatment of choice for eczema in infants.