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Suggest Treatment For Red Bumps On New Born Baby
My 3 week old s face is covered in small red bumps with some red patches on his chin, cheeks and forehead. I called his pediatrician and they said it sounds like baby acne. I wash all of our clothes and bedding in Dreft laundry detergent and I still place a baby blanket on my shoulder when picking him up. However, it has gotten worse in the last couple days. Is it okay to put desitin on his acne?
Mon, 21 Jul 2014
Thank you for query.with the description given it may be Atopic dermatitis.Please use very mild soaps or cleansers .apply mosituriser creams to the face liberally.as dryness exacerbates atopy.You can use mild topical steroids like hydrocorticone for severe rash.Do not allow the baby to scratch.consult dermatologist if severe else You can get back directly to me for any clarifications with the photos.Dr Bharatesh D Basti Dermatologist and Venereologist.
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