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What Causes Dry Skin, Redness In Upper Torso And Back?
my grandson has very dry skin, it s all red all over his upper torso and back. Especially under the chin area what can I do! I have purchased some calamine lotion, hope this will help. Went to the pedetrician she gave him something for the itching to be taken orally. It doesn t seem to work.
Fri, 19 Feb 2021
Hello,
It may be due to dermatitis. Kindly apply Hydrocortisone ointment. You can take tablet Loratadine for itching.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
It may be due to dermatitis. Kindly apply Hydrocortisone ointment. You can take tablet Loratadine for itching.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale, General & Family Physician
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