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Good day my daughter is three and half months and is developing a mild rush on her face. we have been applying dermikelp itch relief cream. the rush disappears and surfaces mildly. do we need to consult a paediatrician or a dematologist?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Start with peds: Pediatricians see and handle more kid related skin issues than many dermatologists see in their usual practice. When I get stumped or treatment trials go nowhere I send them on to a derm or pediatric dermatologist (we have them).

Answered 5/16/2018

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A member asked:

Good day my daughter is three and half months and is developing a mild rush on her face. we have been applying dermikelp itch relief cream. the rush disappears and surfaces mildly. do we need to consult a paediatrician or a dematologist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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