Question
The baby is now 2 years old and has small white spots on both sides of the cheeks that resemble heat rash but are not heat rash. This condition has persisted for nearly a year without improvement. The symptoms should alleviate in winter, but there is no improvement. What could this be, and will it get better in the future?
Answer
Based on the description, the baby may have keratosis pilaris on the cheeks. It is recommended to consume more vitamin A-rich foods, apply urea cream or vitamin E ointment topically, and take cod liver oil orally. Do not squeeze the bumps to avoid inflammation. As the child grows older, the symptoms should improve.