Patient's question:
A 4-month-old baby has developed a rash, it's red. What medication can be used to treat it with minimal hormones? Looking forward to your answer, thank you.Doctor's answer:
Eczema in infants is a common skin condition during infancy. It is classified as an allergic disease. The exact cause is sometimes difficult to identify. Infant eczema is often referred to as "cradle cap." The skin lesions of cradle cap commonly occur on the face, usually starting from the cheeks and gradually spreading to the forehead, eyebrows, and scalp, with recurrent episodes. In severe cases, it may extend to the neck, shoulders, or even the entire body. Short-term topical use of corticosteroid creams does not have significant side effects. It is recommended that you follow your doctor's advice and use a small amount of medication. After improvement, promptly switch to an over-the-counter, non-steroid topical medication.