Patient's question:
The baby had hand, foot, and mouth disease around October 25th. It's been over a month now, and I've noticed that the nail bed at the base of the big toe seems to be broken. What could be the reason for this? Can the baby get vaccinated?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, the general consideration in this case is that the symptoms are likely caused by paronychia. You can use povidone-iodine solution for daily skin disinfection, and there is no need for a vaccination. Pay attention to foot hygiene to prevent transmission. Currently observed symptoms will not affect vaccination. It is recommended to wait and see for a few more days and take the child to the dermatology department of the hospital for a check-up. Generally, nail fragmentation is related to a lack of vitamins and trace elements, but this condition will not affect vaccination.