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Is Dermatitis Curable And Does Corticosteroid Has Any Side Effects?

my daughter is 3 momths old she is having red rashes on her right cheek.doctor said it is atopic dermatitis. my query is that dermatitis is curable ? & secondly she is using eumosone cream which is a corticosteroid,is there any side effects of this cream. I am really worried for her?
Mon, 14 Jul 2014
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Hi...your doctor was right..it is indeed atopic dermatitis and other wise called eczema. It is a type of allergy. Usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses it will gradually settle. Majority of the kids get better by 6 months of age and some may go on till 2 to 2.5 years of age..this cannot be predicted accurately. we have to wait and see.
Corticosteroids do have systemic absorption and may have some side effects. I suggest you consult your doctor before deciding on long term use.

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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Is Dermatitis Curable And Does Corticosteroid Has Any Side Effects?

Hi...your doctor was right..it is indeed atopic dermatitis and other wise called eczema. It is a type of allergy. Usually kids grow out of it...that is as the age progresses it will gradually settle. Majority of the kids get better by 6 months of age and some may go on till 2 to 2.5 years of age..this cannot be predicted accurately. we have to wait and see. Corticosteroids do have systemic absorption and may have some side effects. I suggest you consult your doctor before deciding on long term use. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,