Why are there more and more red spots on my child's body?

If more and more red spots appear on the child's body, parents should pay attention to whether the child has hand, foot and mouth disease. Hand, foot and mouth disease is the most common skin disease in children. It is highly contagious, especially when children are in kindergarten. They can be easily infected by other sick children. After the onset of the disease, they should be isolated and receive timely and effective treatment. Parents must be careful in this regard.

Why are there more and more red spots on my child's body?

1. Most children develop the disease suddenly, first showing symptoms of high fever, with body temperature mostly above 38 degrees, accompanied by symptoms such as headache, cough, runny nose, etc. The temperature persists. The higher the temperature, the longer the course of the disease, and the more serious the condition. 2. Herpes can be seen in the oral mucosa and lips of children at the same time as the fever or 1-2 days after the fever. After the herpes breaks, ulcers will form, which are very painful. Children often show discomfort such as irritability, crying, drooling, and not eating. 3. 1-2 days after oral herpes, maculopapular rashes can be seen on the palms, soles and buttocks of the child, most commonly on the soles of the feet. The herpes are round or oval, flat, as small as a grain of rice or as large as a pea, hard and containing turbid fluid, and surrounded by a red halo. 4. The rash of hand, foot and mouth disease in children rarely appears on the trunk and face, and generally disappears in about 7 days without causing scars or leaving marks. 5. Hand, foot and mouth disease in children is a mild, self-healing disease. The vast majority of children have a good prognosis. A small number of severely ill children may develop myocarditis and encephalitis, but the possibility is very small. 6. The entire course of the disease ends in about 1 week, and generally there are no serious consequences. As long as proper care is taken, no pigmentation marks or scars will be left on the skin.

Early Care

1. Get enough rest: Let your baby stay in a cool room with good air circulation, and rest as much as possible to replenish his energy. 2. Take antipyretics appropriately: Babies with a body temperature ≥38.5℃ and accompanied by discomfort symptoms (such as headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc.) can take ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce fever. Emphasize: Taking antipyretics is mainly to relieve the discomfort caused by fever, not to maintain normal body temperature. Fever is a self-defense mechanism of the human body. Correspondingly, if your baby has no obvious discomfort when having a fever, there is no need to rush to take antipyretics. Just loosen your clothes, drink some water, and keep observing. 3. Encourage eating: Babies with poor appetite should be encouraged to eat, but do not force them to eat. Eat small meals frequently and eat light, easily digestible foods of a single variety.