Question
After returning from kindergarten, a young child developed red rashes all over their body at night, making them extremely uncomfortable and crying constantly. The parents have already used mugwort water to wipe and applied red mold ointment, planning to take the child to the hospital for a consultation the next day. In this situation, should the child be taken to the pediatric department for medical consultation?
Answer
Based on the description, the child’s symptoms appear to be caused by allergic hives. It is recommended that parents bring the child to a dermatology clinic for a consultation so that they can use antiallergic medications under the guidance of a doctor. At the same time, it is advisable to avoid exposing the child to spicy and greasy foods and maintain a light diet. If allergic symptoms recur frequently, consider undergoing an allergen test. Additionally, complementary traditional Chinese medicine treatment may also yield good results.