Question
How to treat children with petechiae and persistent low fever?
Answer
The treatment approach for petechiae includes topical medications and systemic therapy. Common topical medications include corticosteroid creams, while systemic treatment may involve oral or injectable corticosteroids, immunosuppressants, and other medications. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine offers some herbal treatments, such as using vinegar to grind rhizoma anemarrhenae for topical application, or applying sulfur and aconite powder soaked in melon seeds to the affected area. For children with recurrent petechiae, longer-term treatment and follow-up may be necessary.