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My baby has red rashes and pimple like in his face side stomach etc . He is 7 months old. How to treat it . We had used rash cream as he has red rashes in his genitals and inner thighs. Can we use prickly heat powder for babies.
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Kindly consult Pediatrician.
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Possible Causes:
1. Heat Rash (Prickly Heat / Miliaria)
Caused by blocked sweat glands
Common in hot and humid weather
Appears as small red bumps or pimples
Usually on face, neck, back, stomach, and thighs
2. Diaper Rash
In the diaper area (genitals and inner thighs)
Caused by moisture, friction, or infection
3. Eczema / Atopic Dermatitis
Red, dry, sometimes itchy patches
Can appear on cheeks, arms, or stomach
4. Allergic or Irritant Reaction
Reaction to soap, detergent, lotion, or fabric
Next Steps
If it's heat rash:
✅ Keep baby cool: Light, loose cotton clothing
✅ Cool baths: Plain water, no soap or very mild baby soap
✅ Dry the skin gently after bathing
✅ Use Calamine Lotion or Aloe Vera Gel (safe baby version) to soothe
🚫 Avoid applying oils or heavy creams, they may block pores
❌ Prickly Heat Powder?
⚠️ Use with caution. Many pediatricians don’t recommend talcum-based powders due to risk of inhalation and irritation.
✅ If you use one, choose baby-safe, talc-free powders like Himalaya Baby Prickly Heat Powder or Sebamed Baby Powder — but use sparingly, and never near the face.
🧴 For diaper/genital rashes:
✅ Continue using rash cream (like zinc oxide-based creams: Desitin, Sudocrem, Himalaya diaper rash cream)
✅ Keep diaper area dry, give diaper-free time
🚫 Avoid scented wipes or tight diapers
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Need few more details
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Hiii dear Patient
These r hear rashes
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Once you stop using oils for bathing and avoid creams or lotions then this will be solved.
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Consult a pediatrician physically Pl.
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Hello,
Take balanced diet. For prescription please pay and consult or contact me at WhatsApp at +9195950eight7399.
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Consult a paediatrician immediately.
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Stop using any cream powder oil or soap
Use cotton cloth
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Amit Kendre
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4 yrs exp
Pune
Need more details before consultation
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Use aveeno cream
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
General Physician
12 yrs exp
Kakinada
Self resolving.
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Consult pediatrician.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Hello kindly share pictures
Kindly consult dermatologist
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Dr. Thresia Pereira
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Mumbai
Stop using oil and cream
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