Does having herpes on the hands and mouth mean you have hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

These days, my boss said my spirits aren't good, affecting my work performance. Actually, I didn't mean to, either. I always can't sleep at night, sometimes feel anxious and uncomfortable. If it gets serious, I'm worried it will affect my health and work. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease if I have blisters on my hands and mouth?

Doctor's answer:

Herpes, known as "" in traditional Chinese medicine, is a viral skin disease caused by herpesvirus. It is divided into genital herpes, herpes simplex, dyshidrotic eczema, and shingles. The physical pain combined with the mental burden often leads to a loss of self-esteem in patients, making them reluctant to interact with the opposite sex, affecting marital relationships and family harmony, and over time, even leading to depression.
The causes of hand, foot, and mouth disease are numerous. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents need to cooperate with the doctor in active treatment, follow gastrointestinal decompression, and develop good hygiene habits. The child should maintain a balanced diet and avoid stimulating and cold foods.

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