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I noticed some abnormal itchy rashes on my 2year old babe a couple of weeks back, went to the hospital and she was given antibioti...Secondly, my little son (9mths old) also has similar rashes only in his armpits. for over two weeks now, he wakes up at about 4-5....
Dr Aina Johnson

Paediatrician

Ma'am, Kindly note that Treatment of rashes can only be determined by a doctor or dermatologist. Treatment of rashes depends on the type of rash on the child after a physical examination is carried out. Kindly see a Paediatric dermatologist for examination and proper treatment.
At what age can a child start using medicated soap with the family ( e.g Delta Soap, dettol soap, Safeguard, LifeBuoy)
Not usually recommended by dermatologists for routine use unless it is recommended by your doctor for a specific reason but make you clean your baby environment with Antiseptic like Dettol Liquid, Savlon etc
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.
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.
My son has something like rash on his stomach, laps and chest he is always itching him and if he try to scratch it, it will bring...We have been to the hospital before and was the doc ask is to get zinat and also gave me a cream to rub on his body..it stopped fo...
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Allergies especially involving the skin is a genetic thing and you also need to avoid those things the child is allergic to. .Please Kindly take your babies to see a Paediatrician or Dermatologist. For proper treatment.
Can we add Dettol liquid to bathing water for babies?I want to know Is Dettol safe for use in my baby's bathing water
Dettol is an antiseptic. Since the immune of babies isn't as matured as the Adult. So, An infant is most susceptible to infections like the common cold, cough and diarrhoea which can easily be prevented by maintaining good hygiene.
It is advisable Dettol is used to maintain overall hygiene instead. Washing baby's clothes, beddings and toys with Dettol liquid diluted in water helps make them germ-free since the baby likes to put objects intheir mouth.
Hello mom, What's Dettol soap price in Nigeria?
And how do I know the original one
As of now, Dettol antibacterial bar soap of 6 pieces pack 70 grams each cost about N1000 while 6 pieces pack 110 grams each cost about N1600. Prices may vary from state to state or location
Hello Doctor, Can I use Dettol or Savlon to wash my private part?
No, No, NO...