Patient's question:
The child has many small red bumps on their body that are itchy, and the condition has been present for a long time. What could be the reason for the red bumps on the child's body?Doctor's answer:
There are many possible reasons for red bumps on a baby's body. The most common one is allergic urticaria, which occurs suddenly after consuming certain foods or medications, resulting in large hives all over the body accompanied by itching. If the red bumps appear after a fever, it could be rubella, measles, or scarlet fever. If they are blister-like, it might be herpes or chickenpox. If large, patchy red rashes appear repeatedly over a long period, it could be rheumatism or systemic lupus erythematosus.