Patient's question:
With red spots appearing 4 days after birth, jaundice reappeared. The doctor treated the baby shortly after and said the child had a systemic allergy. When administering intravenous fluids and applying tape to the baby, more red spots appeared, but the specific allergen was unclear. Previous treatment and outcomes: The doctor now...Doctor's answer:
The irritants that can cause neonatal allergic dermatitis and contact dermatitis are numerous: 1. Various animal fur, such as certain animals like bees, jellyfish, scorpions, mites, butterflies, and moths; 2. Chemical substances, the majority of contact dermatitis is caused by chemical irritants, such as drugs, dyes, detergents, oils, cosmetics, chemical fibers, plastic products, chemical raw materials, breastfeeding equipment, watches, and nail polish; 3. Plant-based, mainly including mustard, castor beans, garlic, nettles, chrysanthemums, etc. 1. Pay attention to family allergy history. If both parents have a history of allergies, the incidence of allergic diseases in children is higher. Therefore, in addition to understanding whether parents have a history of allergic diseases, it is also necessary to understand whether grandparents, grandparents, or siblings have a history of allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis, allergic eczema, and food allergies. 2. Pay attention to feeding methods. Infants fed with cow's milk have a 7 times higher incidence of allergic eczema compared to those breastfed. In fact, the majority of children with allergic eczema, allergic rhinitis, and asthma also rely on artificial feeding.