Patient's question:
Red small spots appear on the lips, and there is some white scaling on the lips. The red spots appeared after sun exposure yesterday noon, and the white scaling has been there for two days.Past treatment history and effectiveness: No treatment has been administered.
What kind of help is desired: What is the situation?
Doctor's answer:
This could be an infection of the herpes simplex virus. The virus is sensitive to sunlight, and prolonged exposure to the sun can lead to transmission. The most common symptom is cold sores. It starts with redness, itching, then forms blisters, which eventually merge into larger blisters. This condition is self-limiting and can be treated within 1-2 weeks. Family members may carry the virus themselves and the child could be infected at birth. You can use some antiviral granules and heat-clearing and detoxifying granules for your child. If the condition worsens, you should go to the hospital for a check-up to see if there are any other underlying conditions. Since this virus can accumulate on the lips, it can also accumulate on other parts of the body. We hope your child recovers soon.