Patient's question:
The 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 before starting 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 four days after the baby is born and is usually accompanied by symptoms of skin pain or itching. When this occurs, it is important to keep the baby's skin clean. For milder symptoms, it can heal on its own within a few days. For more severe cases, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs should be used for treatment.