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Suggest Remedy For Eczema In Infants

Hi, My son is 3 months old. He almost in his 1.5 months started getting a red patch on his cheeks and tho on one side of cheek is at minimal. I consulted the GP and he mentioned its eczema. He prescribed streriod.. has reduced little but still looks red and rough on that part please suggest
Thu, 31 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of eczema on cheeks. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body's immune system to an irritant. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn't subside then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Patient generally treated with oral medications (immunosuppressants ) , antibiotics for secondary infection , steroid creams and light therapy . Also discuss about drug interaction with your doctor .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Remedy For Eczema In Infants

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your child have symptoms of eczema on cheeks. Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to many reasons , but in your case it occur due to overactive response by the body s immune system to an irritant. I would suggest you to clean your skin by washing with cold water and mild soap , stay in moist environment , avoid sun exposure and take anti histamine twice a day . Do not scratch your skin as it can lead to secondary infection , rather apply cold compresses to skin to reduce irritation . If condition doesn t subside then consult dermatologist for proper examination . Patient generally treated with oral medications (immunosuppressants ) , antibiotics for secondary infection , steroid creams and light therapy . Also discuss about drug interaction with your doctor . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari