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My 5 month old has a sudden rash only on her back. no new soaps or products, no new detergent or clothes etc. shes only formula fed. no change in daily routine, has normal wet/dirty diapers. does not seem uncomfortable no temperature. ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Basics: When a rash is localized to one area the trigger is usually a contact agent. More generalized rashes would likely represent illness or food reactions. If you cannot recall a contact agent. like laying on a wool blanket or something washed in a different soap. an exam will likely be needed to sort this out.

Dr Dosanjh agreed

Answered 3/8/2020

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A member asked:

My 5 month old has a sudden rash only on her back. no new soaps or products, no new detergent or clothes etc. shes only formula fed. no change in daily routine, has normal wet/dirty diapers. does not seem uncomfortable no temperature. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Dosanjh agreed

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