Patient's question:
Baby is one week old, but has developed congenital toxic erythema. The doctor said the baby is too young, so they will wait and see, and make a decision on treatment based on future development. I would like to ask, how is toxic erythema in newborns treated?Doctor's answer:
Hello, neonatal toxic erythema, also known as neonatal urticaria, is one of the common skin diseases in newborns. It is often seen after the baby is born on the fourth day, usually accompanied by symptoms of skin pain or itching. When this occurs, it is important to maintain the baby's skin cleanliness, and for milder symptoms, it can heal on its own within a few days. For babies with more severe symptoms, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs should be used for treatment.