Patient's question:
The baby has had hand, foot, and mouth disease for 5 days now, and the red spots on their body have turned purple. Why haven't the red spots started to fade even though the fever hasn't gone down?Doctor's answer:
Cheilitis is characterized by redness, swelling, itching, dryness, cracking over time, and purulent discharge of yellow fluid. It most commonly recurs on the lower lip. If the primary manifestations are scales and crusts, it is referred to as exfoliative cheilitis. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that "cheilosis" generally has a good prognosis. The first step in treatment is to prevent excessive sun exposure and discontinue or avoid hidden medications. Children suffering from hand, foot, and mouth disease should be taken to the doctor immediately for treatment to avoid various misunderstandings. Timely symptomatic treatment is essential. Parents should provide their children with enough care and attention, and do their best to help them receive timely treatment for the disease.