Patient's question:
Doctor, my baby is two years old now. Recently, my baby has developed blisters-like things on their hands, both on the palms and the back of the hands. It's very itchy, and the baby keeps saying, "It's so itchy!" They keep scratching. We went to the hospital, and they said it's not hand, foot, and mouth disease. They prescribed some ointment to apply on the hands, but it's not very effective. Now, even I have developed a few on my palms, with that itchy sensation. Could you please help me understand what this could be?Doctor's answer:
According to the situation you mentioned, if the child's hands develop many bumps again and are itchy, with papular eczema, it is recommended to go to the hospital for medication to treat it. It could also be caused by blood and qi deficiency. Blood and qi deficiency leads to an imbalance in endocrine functions that nourish and moisturize, causing the skin to lose nutrition, resulting in skin itching and bumps. It is suggested to use medications that replenish blood and qi, nourish blood, and dispel wind to treat it. Additionally, it is recommended to follow a low-salt, low-fat diet, avoid cold and wind, and avoid overexertion.