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What Causes Reddish Patches On Skin Of A Two Month Old?

Posted on Mon, 8 Dec 2014

Question: I have a 2 month old at home.. i am noticing changes in her complexion almost everyday.i am not much particular about fair or dark complecion.my baby is beautiful either ways.but have concerns ovet the everyday changes as i also see some red patches on her skin.just curious how long it takes to develop thr skin and get permanent color.

Answered by Dr. Arun (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
send us some pictures

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Send us some pictures.
The reddish patches you described could be either pityriasis XXXXXXX or atopic dermatitis or normal viral rash or allergic.rash.
Did you change any soap or lotion recently?
Is the skin itchy?
Is the baby having fever or cold?

For time being apply calamine lotion twice daily.
Should settle soon.
Get back to us with more details and pictures if possible.

Regards Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Arun (18 minutes later)

Please see attached pic of her. In the middle of two eyebrows u can see a reddish patch.she looks very dark sometime and this patch appears.but the days when she is lighter,it is not there.
no she does not have cold or fever.also we have not started applying any lotion so far based on her peditritian's advice on her face.i am not sure why her complexion changes frequently.my question is ,is it normal.how long it will take to establish a permanent color.

Answered by Dr. Arun (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
6 months

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Looks like altered pigment patch.
Should settle in few months,
You can expect permanent colour by 6 months of age.
No need to apply any lotion.
Just avoid powder.

DR Arun

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T