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Red scaly patches around my mouth and slightly into my lower left cheek, is this eczema?

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May be: This is eczema but you need to find out what type it is? Please see a dermatologist for evaluation.

Dr Iwata agreed

Answered 3/21/2014

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Good Day My 5 Weeks Old Baby has rash that turn to reds dry spots on his face, neck and back of his head. I am suspecting is eczema. Can you advise me on which ointment or cream I can use to clear his symptoms. Thank you?

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