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Prickly heat
My son is one month old.. He is having prickly heat on his face neck n around the eyes.. Wat can be done
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Dr. Cyril John D'souza
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Navi Mumbai
what u see as prickly heat could be milia a normal neonatal skin finding.
Stop any oil application.Use baby friendly soap for cleansing.visit doctor to confirm if its a normal occurence or true prickly heat.
Next Steps
Visit pediatrician for confirmation of diagnosis.as is a newborn.
Health Tips
Avoid aggressive oil massage and harmful cosmetics..use doctor recomended baby products only.
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