Question
What should I do if my baby develops small red dots after the fever subsides?
Answer
The appearance of small red dots on a baby after the fever has subsided may be a symptom of pediatric roseola. The main characteristic of pediatric roseola is that the fever lasts for 3 to 4 days and then suddenly subsides, followed by pink maculopapular rash appearing all over the body. There is no need to worry; the rash that appears after the fever subsides is a typical late manifestation of pediatric roseola. It is recommended to give your baby plenty of water to help with sweating and urination, promoting the excretion of toxins. The diet should be light, and you can drink more congee. Temporarily avoid giving your baby minced meat. Pediatric roseola is a self-limiting disease; treatment does not require antibiotics. It only needs enhanced care and appropriate symptomatic treatment, and it will naturally improve after a few days.