What Causes White And Red Patterns On Arms Of An Infant?

Posted on Mon, 1 Feb 2016

Question: our daughter is almost 3month old and we are seeing very dull white and red patterns under skin which are visible on hands and legs and can only be seen when we come very near. attaching the photo of her hand. let me us know if this abnormal

Answered by Dr. Arun (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not abnormal

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the attached picture.
The description and the image do not seem anything to worry about.
Such patterns are commonly seen, mostly due to cold weather.
It will settle on its own.
Try to keep warm with adequate clothing.
Ensure feeding and urine output is fine as usual.
Wishing your baby speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Arun (54 minutes later)

sometimes she is coughing has reflux and taking the feeds slowly than before and these patterns are seen all over body. is it bronchitis? i have asthama so i am worried if she'll also be affected with the same

Answered by Dr. Arun (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related

Detailed Answer:
The skin issues are not related to bronchitis.
Yes asthma has some genetic traits. She might get but not necessarily. Sometimes even with genetic history kids may not develop asthma.
Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar