Red spots on the child's eyelids

In the outpatient clinic, we often encounter this situation: many children around 5 years old have red spots around their eyes, which do not fade when pressed and do not hurt or itch. They often occur unintentionally without paying attention, and they do not go away for several days. Every child is cared for meticulously at home, so parents will pay special attention even if it is just a small red dot. What is going on and how to treat it? Let me introduce it to you below.

1 If these red colors do not fade, you should consider the possibility of bleeding spots. Generally, there are two possibilities: one is simple subcutaneous bleeding spots, and the other is purpura. The latter can be divided into allergic purpura or thrombocytopenia, etc.

2. If the bleeding spots only occur around the eyes and not in other parts, it is mostly because the child is young and the capillaries are relatively fragile. When encountering factors that increase the pressure on the internal organs, the blood vessels rupture and bleeding occurs under the skin. The triggers include crying, coughing, standing upside down, strenuous activities, etc.

3. Bleeding of the skin around the eyes, generally do not need to be taken care of, in most cases it can be absorbed and disappear naturally after a few months; this is not a disease;

4. No matter what type of bleeding spot, try to avoid strenuous exercise to prevent capillary rupture and worsening of the condition; especially those suspected of purpura must rest at home, and if necessary, take a leave of absence from school;

5. Do not drink alcohol, eat less hot foods such as peppers and mutton, and eat more foods rich in vitamin C such as kiwis and tomatoes, which have a certain therapeutic effect;

6. If the bleeding spots occur on many parts of the body besides the face and eyes, you should consider bleeding diseases such as purpura. It is recommended to go to the local hospital's dermatology department for examination, four coagulation tests, and antibody tests, etc., to confirm the condition and then receive targeted treatment.

7. If you suspect purpura, you should see a doctor immediately. This disease can be mild or severe. Different types of purpura have different causes and treatments, and the prognosis is also very different. For example, some allergic purpura only causes physical weakness, while some types of purpura may be life-threatening.