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Rashes and patch on skin
Hi my daughter is 18 months old.. and she is having this rash on her right cheek.. i used coconut oil from last 20 days ..but nothing is healing and skin is very rough... Attached picture is not clear but it's showing too much on cheek.. please help suggestion any ointment or medicine
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It is a condition called Pityriasis Alba, will need few medicated creams to treat it
Another possibility is a fungal infection, which unlike past are increasing becoming common in children
Need to evaluate your daughter for better guidance
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Prof. C.R.V.Narasimhalu
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13 yrs exp
Chennai
Don't worry.. child suffering from atopic dermatitis causing this rashes... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Arpita
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15 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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