Red patches on the head of infants may be symptoms caused by diseases such as bright red nevus and hemangioma. General treatment, medication, physical therapy and so on should be carried out under the guidance of doctors.
1. Nevus erythematosus: nevus erythematosus, commonly known as red birthmark, is a kind of common congenital malformation of capillary development, which mainly manifests itself as light or dark red patches of varying sizes.
Laser is the first choice of treatment for nevus erythematosus, which can be selectively absorbed by hemoglobin in the blood, thus playing a role in destroying the diseased blood vessels and improving the condition. In addition, photodynamic therapy can also play a certain therapeutic role.
2. Hemangioma: Hemangioma is mainly caused by the abnormal proliferation of vascular endothelial cells, which is mainly manifested as congestive skin patches. Superficial infantile hemangioma can be treated with topical propranolol ointment and other drugs. Drugs such as oral prednisone may be given to children who do not respond to topical treatments or who are at high risk for hemangiomas. In addition, lasers have been shown to improve hemangiomas.
Infants with red patches on the head should visit the hospital and undergo regular treatment under the guidance of the doctor. It should be noted that all the above drugs should be used under the guidance of a doctor, and should not be used on their own, so as not to delay the condition.