Question
My 3-year-old has red dots on their wrists and arms. The doctor said it’s desert dermatitis. They’ve been applying medicine for about a week, have a fever, took fever-reducing medicine and fell asleep, but just woke up and found lots of red dots on their right hand. There were none when they were sleeping. What’s going on?
Answer
It has been confirmed as desert dermatitis, so calamine lotion can be used for treatment. Use antihistamines if it itches. The appearance of the dense red dots on the right hand upon waking up, which were not there when they were sleeping, might be due to an allergic reaction. It’s best to avoid eating seafood. Also, take calcium supplements and vitamin C. If red dots appear again after the baby has a fever, it might be caused by a viral infection such as roseola, measles, or rubella. It’s important to consult with a pediatrician and seek treatment promptly.