Patient's question:
My baby is now 7 days old. Recently, the indoor temperature might be high due to the weather, and my baby has developed some red rashes. The doctor said it's because it's too hot. What can I eat to clear the fetal heat?Doctor's answer:
This may be related to fever in newborns. Newborn fever is a symptom where red rashes appear on the child's skin when the body's surrounding temperature is too high. Once the child's skin cools down, the rashes will disappear quickly. Fever usually occurs on the child's face, neck, shoulders, elbows, groin, armpits, and other areas. Give the child a hot bath. There is no need to dry the water off the child's body, as this allows the child's skin to be cooled down smoothly through the evaporation process of the moisture left on the skin. Make sure to dress the child in cotton underwear that is breathable and easy to absorb sweat. The child must wear appropriate clothing and should not be dressed in excessive layers. Pay attention to the ventilation in the baby's room, and keep the temperature from being too high.