Patient's question:
My fingers and palm have small red bumps. It hurts a bit when touched. I had contact with my sister who is currently getting hand, foot, and mouth disease. However, I am already 17 years old. Could I still get hand, foot, and mouth disease? I don't want to go to the hospital for treatment. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is an infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. It primarily affects children under the age of 5. It can cause blisters on the hands, feet, mouth, and other parts of the body, along with fever.Guidelines: Your condition does not seem to be this disease. It might be a rash instead. You can take loratadine. Apply hexisal ointment externally. During this time, you should drink more water, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid spicy and irritating foods.