Red dots on the palate and sides of the mouth in children may be the result of hand, foot and mouth disease, allergic rashes, and contact dermatitis. It can be treated with general therapy and oral medication.
1. Hand-foot-mouth disease: Hand-foot-mouth disease is generally an acute infectious disease caused by enterovirus infection, the early symptoms of children’s oral palate and both sides of the red dots, it is recommended that children usually eat a light diet, drink more hot water. Recombinant human interferon α2b spray can also be given antiviral treatment. If the fever is greater than 38.5℃ during the period of illness, use antipyretic drugs, such as acetaminophen.
2. Allergic rashes: Children’s exposure to allergens leads to skin allergies, red spots and erythema on the palate and sides of the mouth. The first thing to do is to stay away from allergens, and can be treated with oral antihistamines such as cetirizine hydrochloride drops as prescribed by the doctor.
3. Contact dermatitis: children eating certain foods that cause contact with food juices around the mouth and face will also appear red rash, red spots on the palate and both sides of the mouth, children can apply something around the mouth, such as petroleum jelly or olive oil, to isolate the food juices from contact with the skin before eating food, or wash with water in time after eating, which can alleviate the above symptoms.
If the red spots on the upper jaw and sides of the mouth of children have not been relieved or the symptoms are serious, please go to the hospital promptly. The above medications should be used as prescribed by your doctor.