Red patches on the arms of infants may be related to infantile eczema, insect bite dermatitis and ringworm, etc. It is recommended to take general treatment, medication and other ways to improve.
1. Infantile eczema: red patches on the arms of infants may be related to infantile eczema, the child should be away from the causative agent, parents need to follow the doctor’s instructions for the child to apply glucocorticoid drugs, such as hydrocortisone cream, dinexed cream, etc., can be anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic. Severe itching can use glycerin lotion to stop itching and astringent skin.
2. Insect bite dermatitis: insect bite dermatitis may cause red patches on the arms of infants, parents can wash the local area for the child, avoid scratching, in order to prevent infection, can be under the guidance of the doctor, for the child to use topical danphenol ointment and other medications anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, to promote recovery.
3. Ringworm: ringworm may also cause red patches on the arms of infants, parents need to clean, disinfect the child’s clothing, bedding, you can use antifungal drugs, such as econazole nitrate cream, miconazole nitrate cream, etc., to facilitate the removal of bacteria, but should be used with caution in accordance with medical advice.
If red patches on the arms of infants continue to be unrelieved or aggravated, parents are advised to lead their children to regular hospitals and cooperate with doctors for standardized treatment. The above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice.