Patient's question:
At five months old, the baby is breastfed. There are several red rashes on the forehead, larger than heat rash, resembling blisters on an adult's hand. There are also rashes on the back of the baby's hand and one on the center of the lower lip. They are all red, hard, and when broken, there is little fluid. What could be the cause?Doctor's answer:
Distinguishing through careful visual observation is important. The possibility of chickenpox at this age is very low. The main condition to rule out is hand, foot, and mouth disease. You can first check if there are any signs in his mouth. If there are no signs, the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth disease is also low. However, even if it is hand, foot, and mouth disease, it's not that serious. In fact, it's not even as severe as the flu. Most cases will improve without treatment. It is recommended to visit a pediatrician at the hospital to get a check-up and find out what it is. Wishing your baby to be lively and adorable.