Question
What’s causing the red dots reappearing around the child’s mouth?
Answer
This could be due to the child contracting the herpes simplex virus. The virus is sensitive to sunlight and often flares up after prolonged sun exposure. Common symptoms include cold sores, which are red and painful, and eventually develop into small blisters that merge into larger blisters. The disease is self-limiting and typically resolves itself within 1-2 weeks. It’s possible that someone in the household already carries the virus and transmitted it to the child during close contact. You can give your child antiviral granules and cooling and detoxifying granules, but if the condition improves, it’s advisable to consult a doctor to check for other inflammatory conditions. Since this virus often affects the lips, it can also affect other parts of the body. Wishing your child a speedy recovery.