Patient's question:
My baby has been born and is now one year old. Red patches have appeared on the soles of their feet, sometimes appearing and sometimes disappearing. Previously, when checked at the hospital, it was diagnosed as a salmon-pink nevus. Yesterday, I learned about a condition called pediatric purpura, so I took my baby to the city hospital for a check-up. The doctor initially said it was a salmon-pink nevus, but when I mentioned that the patches appeared and disappeared, the doctor became uncertain. After checking a blood test, which was normal, the doctor started to suspect it might be thrombocytopenic purpura.Doctor's answer:
The baby might have allergic purpura, as this condition is prone to recurrence and difficult to completely cure. It is also important to be aware of potential inflammatory infections and abnormal conditions such as thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to revisit the pediatric department of the hospital for further examination, including blood tests, to confirm the diagnosis before starting treatment. If streptococcal infection reappears, antibiotics such as penicillin can be used based on the situation. Do not use other medications blindly.