Patient's question:
I don't know what's going on, but my child has been misbehaving and crying non-stop recently. Even the hospital check-up didn't help. Could you please tell me the differences between eczema, herpes, and hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Eczema is a skin inflammation reaction caused by multiple etiologies, primarily treated with antihistamines such as diphenhydramine; herpes is a viral skin disease caused by herpesvirus infection, primarily treated with antiviral medications such as acyclovir; hand, foot, and mouth disease is a contagious childhood illness, a viral skin condition characterized by rashes on the palms, soles, and mouth, primarily treated with antiviral therapy while also boosting immunity.