Prickly heat type rashes

2020-08-10 06:39:33
One month old baby getting prickly heat type rashes on the body, mostly on stomach and lega from the past two days and it has increased from last night. Please suggest treatment and reason for the same.
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Pls send images so can prescribe u better

Answered2020-08-10 07:47:47

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1️⃣Use a mild , non perfumed soap for bathing🚿 2️⃣ After bathing, do not rub the body with a towel instead pat it dry🛀 3️⃣Use tepid water for bathing 🚿 4️⃣ Application of cool compresses over the miliaria helps🆒 5️⃣ Calamine lotion application over the miliaria prevents itching. How can we prevent it ? 1️⃣Wearing of loose fitted, cloth clothing🎽 2️⃣No tight bundling up of babies while they sleep🤱 3️⃣Ventilated rooms and usage of AC when possible🆒 4️⃣ Avoidance of oils, thick lotions over the body

Answered2020-08-10 06:50:57

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Whether it is prickly heat or normal newborn rash ?,will need to have a look Avoid harsh friction massage if any
Next Steps
lactocalamine for local application

Answered2020-08-10 12:49:43

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You can use calamine lotion for itching. But need details and photo of rash.
Next Steps
consult pediatrician or dermatologist online or in person.

Answered2020-08-10 08:17:22

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Do not apply any oil or cream for a weeks time. Include a picture of the rash. Lactocalamine can be applied on rash. When the rash goes, after a weeks time change your oil and apply.

Answered2020-08-10 07:00:15

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