Red Rash In Skin Creases

Stuart Millar Updated by Stuart Millar

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Stinging can occur when first applying SmartLotion®. For instructions on how to reduce the stinging, please click here.

Dr. Harlan recommends that anyone using SmartLotion® on their child do so with their Pediatrician or Dermatologist's supervision.

The FDA has not officially cleared hydrocortisone for use in children under 2.

Symptoms:

At two months of age, the baby develops a deep red rash involving the face, crease of the neck and/ or body creases (flexures). This is known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis and can be associated with slight scaling, crusting or even moist exudates.

Recovery:

For this group of symptoms, Dr. Harlan typically treats his patients with the following routine, under their pediatrician's supervision:

First, Dr. Harlan has his patients apply diluted, vinegar-soaked cotton compresses to the affected areas for 3-5 minutes.

Next, he tells them to remove the compresses and apply SmartLotion® to the affected areas as a thin, disappearing layer. If needed, he recommends using a hair dryer to dry the area.

He has his patients repeat this routine 2x per day for up to 2 weeks.

The application of SmartLotion® must be dry with no excess moisture.

For extra sensitive, stingy, dry, rough faces, he recommends to first apply a recommended moisturizers before applying SmartLotion®.

For the list of Dr. Harlan's recommended moisturizers, please click here.

For the infantile vinegar solution, he recommends the following: Mix 1/2 tablespoon of white vinegar into an 8 ounce glass of water.

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