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-like bumps 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.