A 24-year-old female asked:
My daughter is 1 month and 1 week. she has a rash on her belly and arms and shoulders. if its not the soap could it be what im eating and it being i breast feed her?
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Dr. David Sireanswered
Dermatology 56 years experience
Probably not: This time of year in a newborn the most common causes of this are heat rash (miliaria) or irritation from clothing or detergents. She would have to be seen to be sure of the diagnosis.
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