Red spots appear on the soles of children's feet

It is a very common phenomenon for children to have red spots on their feet. However, it is normal in most cases and is usually caused by allergies. However, parents should still observe their babies carefully. If the baby feels unwell, especially if it affects the baby's walking or standing, be sure to take the child to the hospital for relevant examinations in time. Don't be careless and massage your baby's feet more often.

There are generally three situations when red spots grow on the baby's feet

Hand, foot and mouth disease

In the early stage of the disease, symptoms similar to those of a cold appear, such as fever, cough, runny nose, nausea, vomiting, etc. The fever may last for 4-5 days. Another typical symptom of hand, foot and mouth disease is the appearance of red spots on the hands and feet, known as a rash. It usually grows on the palms, soles, and palm sides or edges of the hands and feet. If there is no fever, these red spots will not have much impact on the baby and will not cause pain or itching. You can take Chinese patent medicine oral liquid that clears away heat and detoxifies.

Pediatric eczema

There are many causes of eczema in children, the main one being the baby's allergy to protein. You can think about whether your baby has recently eaten any food that is prone to allergies. In this case, you can apply some ointment to treat eczema to your baby.

Local capillary refill

The appearance of small red spots on the baby is caused by local capillary filling, which is generally not a serious problem. It is recommended to wash the baby's feet with warm water, and the condition will gradually improve.

How to care for your baby's feet

1. Wash the baby's feet with warm water. Even in the hot summer, do not wash the feet directly with cold water, as this can easily cause the baby to catch a cold.

2. Even for little feet that sweat a lot, you should not often use soap to clean them, because soap will cause the skin to lose moisture, which is not good for the baby's delicate skin.

3. After cleaning the soles and soles of the feet, use a pure cotton towel or cotton swab dipped in warm water to clean between the baby's toes.

4. Finally, wipe the little feet dry with a dry towel.

5. Toenails grow very fast and need to be trimmed every 4-5 days. Use baby-specific nail clippers to cut along the line of the toenail, leaving no burrs. Round the edges after cutting to prevent the small edges from causing harm to the baby.

Therefore, the red spots on babies' feet are probably caused by three reasons: hand, foot and mouth disease, childhood eczema, and local capillary congestion. It mainly depends on the location of the red spots on the baby. If they are on the soles of the feet, it is likely to be hand, foot and mouth disease. If they are on the instep and there are several of them, it may be eczema. If you can't judge for yourself, it is recommended to see a doctor.