Question
Red spots with white pus blisters have appeared on the newborn’s face, chin, neck, and chest. Is it folliculitis?
Answer
Based on the description, the newborn’s symptoms may be caused by folliculitis. This condition is often triggered by improper diet and lifestyle habits, leading to internal heat and subsequently causing folliculitis. If the child is being breastfed, it is recommended that parents bring the child to seek help from a pediatrician specializing in traditional Chinese medicine. The doctor can prescribe appropriate Chinese medicine, which can be absorbed through breastfeeding to treat the condition from the inside out, yielding significant results with no side effects. Topical medications may have a therapeutic effect but do not address the root cause. Western medicine has limited treatment options for this kind of illness, and some Western drugs may have uncertain effects on the face.