Can hand, foot, and mouth disease heal on its own?

Patient's question:

No

Doctor's answer:

Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infectious disease caused by enterovirus, commonly occurring in children. The treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease is most effective with traditional Chinese medicine. Generally, it involves a combination of oral medication and topical application in the mouth. For patients without complications, recovery can be achieved within about a week, with a good prognosis.