Red Dry patches

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Red Dry patches

Asked for Female, 29 Years

Dear all, My son is 4 months of age. He is having red dry patches all over his back and stomach portion. We are using coconut oil daily, thrice a day for his massage.Kindly suggest possible reason for the same.

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Dr. S. T. Pushpam

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Bangalore

Hi, Looks like dry skin with mosquito bites

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Apply caladryl lotion or physiogel 2-3 times/ day.

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Dr. N V Tejaswini Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Hyderabad · Accepted Answer

Dr. N V Tejaswini

Pediatrician 11 yrs exp Hyderabad

Hi! Images are not very clear. Is he having dry skin? Any Itching present? Apply cetaphil moisturiser two times per day after bath daily Donot apply scrubs etc . After you give oil massages bath with lukewarm water.