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A member asked:

I think my 9 m.o. baby has a streptodermia, as description matches, but doctor thought it's nothing special. are antibiotics essential to take?

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Baby rash: Usually you should follow your doctors advice. If you do not trust the doctor's diagnosis, you should think about getting another doctor.

Dr Raff agreed

Answered 12/14/2013

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