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Suggest Treatment For Rash On The Face Of An Infant

My 1 year old daughter had a severe rash appear on her face 5 days ago, it started on her cheeks and then spread. It is behind one of her ears and it looks crusted over and infected. It is also lightly on her chest, arm and lower back. About an hour ago she woke up and I realized she was really warm, I took her temp and it is 102. After giving her ibuprofen 40 mins ago it hasn t gone down any. Help! Should I take her to minor care?
Fri, 11 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of rash on the face which could be due to hormonal disturbances and allergic reaction of body and increased skin susceptibility of body getting infected. Need not to worry. Avoid touching or pricking rashes as it will exaggerate your situation. I would suggest you to visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test for allergic reaction. Start treatment after proper examination and diagnosis. Till then apply topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily at affected sites for 7- 10 days. Avoid intake of oily and fast food. You should not touch and prick them. Drink plenty of water. You should take diet rich in multivitamins.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Rash On The Face Of An Infant

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query your daughter have symptoms of rash on the face which could be due to hormonal disturbances and allergic reaction of body and increased skin susceptibility of body getting infected. Need not to worry. Avoid touching or pricking rashes as it will exaggerate your situation. I would suggest you to visit dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for patch test for allergic reaction. Start treatment after proper examination and diagnosis. Till then apply topical steroid e.g fluticasone propionate cream, twice daily at affected sites for 7- 10 days. Avoid intake of oily and fast food. You should not touch and prick them. Drink plenty of water. You should take diet rich in multivitamins. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari