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Child Has Rashes On Face And Elbow Joint. Prescribed Efficort. How Much Can I Use?

Hello, My son is almost 7 months old. He has been having severe rashes on his face and on the inside of the elbow joint . He is breast fed. I have tried controlling my food intake, cant find out whats triggerring it of. He has now started eating stewed apple, pear, mango or chikkoo. His doctor prescribed efficort which is the only thing thats gets rid of the face rash.....just want to know how much can i use it?
Mon, 3 Dec 2012
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Hi there
The diagnosis in your case is likely to be allergy or atopy… steroid use beyond I week may attract fugus and bacteria infections at site…
Get allergen tests done and that may help you avoid some food items…
Thanks
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Child Has Rashes On Face And Elbow Joint. Prescribed Efficort. How Much Can I Use?

Hi there The diagnosis in your case is likely to be allergy or atopy… steroid use beyond I week may attract fugus and bacteria infections at site… Get allergen tests done and that may help you avoid some food items… Thanks