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Round rash in 1month baby

2021-11-03 10:16:43
Was diagnosed with a rash and was prescribed desonide lotion 0.05% and yesterday upon docto visit doctor prescribed clotrimazole cream on the rash .. kindly advice if the rash looks ringworm for baby or advice
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Yes... treatment depends on the severity...Fungus or yeast infection....common around skin folds like thighs and genitals.. avoid sweating, sharing clothes,towels and soap.. specific medicine required depends on the severity.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation

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Usually fungal infection in infants are not common....but in your case it look like one fungal infection ...i agree to continue clotrimazole

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Yes it's ringworm.dont apply desonide. Continue clotrimazole cream twice daily atleast for 3wks.then have a review.

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