Limiting the sun exposure, using moisturizers only if needed, giving regular baths for your child but not daily, avoiding triggering factors like soaps, detergents, latex, urine, saliva, cosmetics, perfumes, etc., which cause contact dermatitis, trimming the baby's nails often, preventing heat rash in areas of skin fold and where clothes contact the skin and preventing the umbilical cord from any infection are the essential baby skin care steps to be followed.
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My 15-month-old child ate diaper rash cream accidentally. Is it a serious issue?
Query: Hello doctor,My 15-month-old child ate diaper rash cream accidentally. I do not know the quantity. Immediately after that, I made him drink water. What should I do?Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. A diaper rash cream contains zinc oxide. A small amount of diaper rash cream taken orally may not cause any problems. The signs and symptoms of zinc oxide overdose can vary from one individual to another. It may be mild... Read Full »
My son has had skin rashes for the past three weeks. Help.
Query: Hi doctor, My son has had skin rashes on his face for the past three weeks. It appears like ringworm and has spread to the cheeks with discoloration. I have attached the images. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the images attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), it does not look like ringworm. It seems like dermatitis. I suggest (consult with a specialist doctor, talk with him or her and take medicines with their consent) your child syrup Allegra (Fe... Read Full »