Question
Why would a baby get many small red dots after fever subsides?
Answer
It could be pediatric roseola. Usually, after a baby has a fever for 3-4 days, some rashes may appear. These rashes are pale red and pinpoint-sized, initially appearing on the trunk and then spreading to the entire body. They typically fade within 1 to 2 days and do not leave scars. Parents should not worry. At the same time, there may be swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck, behind the ears, and at the back of the head, but they are not painful. When the fever subsides, these symptoms will gradually disappear.