Patient's question:
The child has been born for over 20 days. Recently, there have often been red spots appearing on their face. After a few days, they will disappear and then new red spots will appear in other places. The new diagnosis is toxic erythema. Is the child with toxic erythema uncomfortable?Doctor's answer:
Neonatal toxic erythema. Also known as neonatal urticaria. It is a transient skin disease characterized by redness, papules, and pustules. It occurs within two weeks after birth. Most cases appear within four days of birth. A few appear at birth. It usually resolves within two weeks at the latest. It can occur on any part of the body. But it is more or less affected by pressure on the buttocks, back, shoulders, etc. The lesions can subside within a few hours. Then they reappear quickly after a self-healing period of 7 to 10 days. There are no other systemic symptoms. Currently. The baby is 20 days old. There is still redness on the face. It is considered possible that it may be facial eczema. It is recommended to take the baby to a local regular hospital for a dermatological consultation. After examination, symptomatic treatment should be given.