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Suggest Treatment For Small Red Spots On The Face Of A Child
My one year old daughter has blisters on two of her fingers. Our doctor said it s herpetic whitlow. She has never had cold sores and is only one, so how could she have gotten this? And is there any chance it might be something else? She also has a few spread out red dots on her face, (three or four on either side).
Thu, 24 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have small red spots on the face of a child. Well there can be many reasons for this condition like allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take antihistamine like benadryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have small red spots on the face of a child. Well there can be many reasons for this condition like allergic reactions to substances causing irritation of the skin , dermatitis, or eczema , contact dermatitis, such as when you come in contact with poison ivy or cold sores. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply cold compresses on them , take antihistamine like benadryl , do not pick them at all and apply moisturizer . If condition doesn't get better then consult dermatologist for proper examination and rule out cause like chicken pox and bullous pemphigoid . Doctor may prescribe corticosteroid or antibiotics course .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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