Question
Red dots appeared around my mouth, and there are some white scaly red spots on my lips. These appeared after I was out in the sun yesterday noon, and the white scaly spots have been there for two days now. Previous treatment and effectiveness: No treatment. I would like to know how I can get help?
Answer
This could be a child infected with the simple herpes virus. The virus is sensitive to sunlight and can be transmitted by prolonged exposure to the sun. The most common symptom is oral herpes. It starts by becoming red and itchy, then blisters form, which eventually merge into larger blisters. This disease is self-limiting and can be treated within 1-2 weeks. Family members may carry the virus themselves, and the child may have been infected at birth. You can give your child some antiviral granules as well as cooling and detoxifying granules. If the situation worsens, you should go to the hospital to check for other diseases. Since this virus accumulates more on the lips, it also accumulates in other parts of the body. I hope your child recovers soon.