Question
My baby has been experiencing occasional red spots on the soles of their feet since birth until now, at 1 week old. We had previously checked it at the hospital and were told it was a cherry angioma. Yesterday, after learning about pediatric purpura, I took the baby to the city hospital. Initially, the doctor said it was a cherry angioma, but after I mentioned the spots appeared and disappeared occasionally, the doctor was unsure. The blood routine test was normal, and the doctor then questioned whether it was a suppressive purpura.
Answer
The baby may have allergic purpura, as this condition is prone to recurrence and difficult to cure completely. It is also necessary to be aware of any inflammatory infections or abnormal conditions such as decreased platelets. It is recommended to visit the pediatric department of the hospital for a follow-up consultation, re-examine blood routine tests, and determine the diagnosis before treatment is administered. If there is a recurrence of high streptococcal levels, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication such as penicillin can be used based on the situation, and other medications should not be used blindly.