Patient's question:
My baby has been with me since birth, and now they are one year old. Red patches have occasionally appeared on their soles. Previously, when I took them to the hospital for a check-up, they were diagnosed with salmon-patch nevus. Yesterday, I learned about a condition called pediatric purpura, so I took my baby to the city hospital for a consultation. The doctor initially said it was salmon-patch nevus, but when I mentioned that the patches come and go, the doctor became uncertain. After running a normal blood test, the doctor then suspected it could 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 alert to potential inflammatory infections and abnormal conditions such as thrombocytopenia. It is recommended to revisit the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up and re-examination of blood tests, such as a complete blood count, to confirm the diagnosis before starting treatment. If streptococcal levels are high again, antibiotics like penicillin can be used for anti-inflammatory treatment based on the situation. Do not blindly use other medications.