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It's okay to use desonide 0.05% cream on my 6 month old baby's diaper rash right?
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No : Steroid cream should never be used on a baby's diaper rash - or anywhere on a baby's skin without first seeing a doctor for diagnosis. Diaper rash is best treated by zinc oxide creams - put them on VERY THICK. You are not rubbing them in to treat the rash, rather, you are creating a barrier to prevent further irritation.
Answered 7/5/2014
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