Patient's question:
Why did the blisters on my baby's feet heal, but new ones appeared on her hands and face? There are two white blisters on her left toes, one on her right toes, and one on her foot sole. There are also two small red spots on her hands. She was diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease two days ago. The doctor prescribed Cefdinir dispersible tablets and Jinlian Qingre effervescent tablets, along with external use of calamine lotion. Last night, I noticed that the blisters on her feet seemed almost healed, hardly visible. But this morning, I found new blisters on her face and fingers. What's going on? She hasn't had a high fever and is in good spirits, but her appetite is poor and she's not eating. Even though the blisters on her hands were healing, why did new ones appear on her face and hands?Past treatment and outcomes:..
Type of help needed: Why did the blisters on my baby's feet heal, but new ones appeared on her hands and face?
Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease characterized by recurrent blisters on the hands, feet, and mouth, caused by Coxsackie virus. The condition is mild and self-limiting, commonly affecting infants and young children. Due to its self-limiting nature, treatment primarily involves symptomatic care and enhanced nursing. Oral hygiene can be maintained by gently wiping the mouth with a mild saltwater solution or washing the face to prevent secondary infections. For skin lesions on the limbs and torso, calamine lotion can be applied to reduce swelling and pain, and prevent secondary infections. If necessary, oral antiviral medications such as virazole may be administered.