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Can Lactogen Cause Allergic Reactions In A Baby?
hi..i have a 23 day old baby. I have been feeding her lactogen 1 as i dont have sufficient breast milk. recently i have found small but numerous boils on her forehead and cheeks and is spreading to her neck. It is not present on her body anywhere else as of it. Will it be an allergic reaction to lactogen.If not is there a remedy to it?
Thu, 28 Aug 2014
Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic.
I don't think it is allergic reaction to lactogen.
The boils may be due to secondary infection by Staph, organisms.
Ampiclox an antibiotic may be tried or you may consult pediatrician.
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.
I don't think it is allergic reaction to lactogen.
The boils may be due to secondary infection by Staph, organisms.
Ampiclox an antibiotic may be tried or you may consult pediatrician.
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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