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What Causes Swollen Pimples On The Hand Of The Baby?
H! I would like to ask for your help my daughter is a 3 months old and happen to have swollen pimples on her head and I am really bothered. I just wanted to know what remedy should I do about this? Should I go to a doctor and ask antibiotic? I'm afraid she is too young for that.thanks for the help in advance!
Mon, 25 May 2015
Hi,
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May be this is a case of acne neonatarum,disappears spontaneously.
It is due to transplacental passage of maternal androgenic hormones.
No need for antibiotic.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
May be this is a case of acne neonatarum,disappears spontaneously.
It is due to transplacental passage of maternal androgenic hormones.
No need for antibiotic.
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Please feel free to ask any more queries if required
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics
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