My baby of six months is having some boil and rashes that looks like eela in Yoruba. Presently I am using dettol and baby tribotan on it. What else can I use? Thanks in anticipation.
Dr. Dara Abiodun

Medical Doctor

Most boils are due to staphylococcus bacteria infections from the hands of those touching the child..Kindly see a doctor for proper treatment of the boil usually involve antibiotics. Treat as urgent as the boils can progress to more serious infection in the blood if not handle promptly
This term for Eela more commonly refers to a skin disorder called Infantile seborrheic dermatitis (henceforth referred to as ISD). The cause of this disorder is unknown.
This rash may be due to child’s response to some organisms in the oily areas of the body namely the scalp, eyebrows behind the ears, or on the neck, cheeks, chest skin folds and diaper area. It's most common in babies under 6 months.