Skin folds in infants

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3 months baby. Neck and leg folds r pinkish red. Not rashes (yet) but sensitive. We wash and keep it clean. Please suggest

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Dr. Manoj S Thamke

Pediatrician 21 yrs exp Mumbai

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Looks like your baby skin is sensitive and inflamed.needs treatment like keeping area dry from sweating avoid using over the counter skin creams for such type of skin. There are better medicated creams for sensitive skin for avoiding such problems in future. Currently can try absorb dusting powder if it don't help visit vthe pediatrician.

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Dr. Trupti Shetty Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune · Accepted Answer

Dr. Trupti Shetty

Pediatrician 16 yrs exp Pune

U need to keep them dry. They get red due to sweat accumulation. Use Abzorb dusting powder whenever required to keep the folds dry after cleaning

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