Rash, Pediatrics FAQ

Headache and vomiting? Hello Doctor, my 12-year-old child has recently experienced episodes of head swelling and vomiting as follows: Note: On January 18, he received an injection in the endocrinology department to suppress bone age growth for a duration of three months. 1. On ...

Pediatric fever Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about my 6-year-old daughter. On the 24th, she had a fever of 38.8°C and we took her to see a doctor. The doctor diagnosed her with tonsillitis. She had a recurring fever for 3 days, approximately every 10-12 hours, reaching ...

Itching in the genital area? My daughter is currently 2 years and 3 months old. For the past few days, she has been constantly scratching her genital area. Despite frequent washing of her bottom and urethral area, it hasn't stopped her from scratching. I applied Meikang crea...

Bowel movement occurs within half an hour after consuming hydrolyzed milk formula? My baby is currently seven months old and has been exclusively bottle-fed with breast milk. However, due to work commitments, we have started trying formula milk. Generally, after consuming Abbott ...

Infant diarrhea Hello, doctor. My baby is 6 months old and has diarrhea, which has led to a red diaper rash. We visited a doctor who prescribed Racecadotril and Loperamide, and we switched to lactose-free formula. The amount of stool has decreased, but the frequency is still high...

Enterovirus hand-foot rash Hello: Several children in the class have contracted enterovirus. I would like to ask the director, if a child has been isolated at home for seven days but still has red rashes on their hands and feet, do they still have the potential to be contagious? ...

Adenovirus and Air Travel Hello Doctor, my child started having a high fever of 38.8°C on the evening of Sunday, May 21. After visiting the emergency room, it was confirmed that it is neither COVID-19 nor influenza. After returning home, the fever has been intermittent, reaching ...

Is it necessary to conduct cardiovascular examinations after a positive rapid test for adenovirus? My daughter is 3 years old and 10 months. Since April 23, she had a fever for 5 days and tested positive for adenovirus at the clinic. Her symptoms included 1. high fever 2. unilate...

Milk consumption issues? My baby has been experiencing severe gas, and the doctor recommended switching formula. I changed from Enfamil Hydrolyzed to Linbeier Hydrolyzed as the doctor advised a complete switch at once. However, after just two days, my baby showed signs of intoler...

Pediatric Skin and Genetic Disorders Hello Doctor, we have a newborn at home, and there are slight skin protrusions on the left thigh, calf, and the side of the foot. We have consulted a pediatrician, but the response was to wait and observe, which makes us very worried that it c...

Can these medications be used for infants with G6PD deficiency? Today, I took my five-month-old son to the doctor. In my haste to ask about his condition, I forgot to mention that he has G6PD deficiency (but it was noted on the initial consultation form). The doctor prescribed co...

Diagnosis of COVID-19 after receiving the varicella and measles vaccine? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have twin babies who just turned one year old. They received the varicella and measles vaccine on July 14. Baby B had a fever from July 16 to July 18, and Baby A also developed a fever on ...

Incorrect dosage of asthma medication? Hello: The child is currently 2 years old. When visiting the doctor due to illness, the doctor prescribed 3cc of Montelukast twice a day. However, the family mistakenly administered 4cc for three consecutive days. Will taking too much Montel...

Fever and rash in infants? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I inquired about fever-related issues. My 10-month-old child had recurrent fevers from April 9 to April 11 (averaging between 38.1°C and 38.9°C, with a peak of 39.4°C on the night of April 10). On April 12, there were a few...

Pediatric Fever Hello Doctor: My child is 10 months old and on the afternoon of April 9th, I noticed that his forehead and palms felt warm. I measured his ear temperature and found he had a fever (38.1°C), but he did not exhibit any significant symptoms such as coughing or runny ...

Lymphadenopathy in a one-year-old male infant? Hello, doctor. We are feeling quite anxious because our child's blood test results show some abnormalities, and we would like to inquire about the interpretation of these results or any recommendations for the next steps in medi...

My daughter, who has already been potty trained, put on a diaper by herself? My daughter is currently in the 5th grade. Although she finally stopped using diapers in the 3rd grade, she has not had any bedwetting incidents since then. However, I noticed that starting around August...

Medical issues Hello, Dr. Pei. I would like to ask you about my baby (9 months old) who has red patches on both sides of his mouth (similar to the character from "Anpanman"). After applying Gishu for two weeks, there has been no improvement. I took the liberty of applyi...

Multiple red spots on the body? My son is almost 11 months old, and he suddenly developed red spots on his body, including his face, arms, thighs, and back, which occasionally itch. He does not have a fever or any cold symptoms, and his appetite and activity levels are normal. He...

Questions about maternal Candida albicans and neonatal oral thrush? Hello, doctor. I used a gauze cloth to wipe the area where breast milk dripped (the inner thigh) while expressing milk. Can I still use this cloth for my baby afterwards? Can the gauze cloth be washed together wi...