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My 2 year old son has developed a sort of rash on his cheeks, part of his hands and part of his legs. the doctors prescribed a cortisone cream but it does not seem to be going down. please may someone help. thank you ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Can't evaluate: Rashes usually require a direct visual exam for evaluation or a detailed description not provided here. The site does let us see pictures or other uploads. Unless you can start over & provide a better description there is little we can offer,so followup with the treating doc.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/5/2019

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A member asked:

My 2 year old son has developed a sort of rash on his cheeks, part of his hands and part of his legs. the doctors prescribed a cortisone cream but it does not seem to be going down. please may someone help. thank you ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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