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Baby rashes
Hi Doctor,
Our baby is two weeks old
And seems to have a lots of rashes
We applied the rash cream only in the elbow joints
And it looks like this in the attachment
Really worried why the skin is like that
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Keep flexural area clean and dry.....no oil...chack care taker. Cofirm no skin infection...can apply cadid powder.......antihistminics sos....
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Avoid using oil.
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This looks like a dry skin rash.
Apply vaseline petroleum jelly three times a day.
Stop applying soap till the rash subsides.
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Hello parent
This is not looking like routine rash but reaction to something..which can be an oil or cream you are using for baby, detergent used for washing clothes or type of clothes (at times willen clothes can do the same))
Next Steps
Discountinue using oil/ cream for massage for few days
Atarax drops 0.3ml twice daily x 3 days
for further assistance please in person
Health Tips
Always keep 1st layer of clothing of cotton
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Looks like dry skin. Do oil massage and bath regularly. Apply baby cream/ physiogel after bath.
Next Steps
Consult a nearby paediatrician if rashes still persists.
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