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My 6 month old developed contact dermatitis on her chin & mouth from oatmeal cereal and bananas. could this be from the food touching her skin?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Contact dermatitis: The dermatitis could be caused by the food but her drooling may alsobe a problem.

Answered 3/14/2014

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A member asked:

My 6 month old developed contact dermatitis on her chin & mouth from oatmeal cereal and bananas. could this be from the food touching her skin?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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