What should I do if it might be hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Patient's question:

I have blisters on my mouth like eczema, two on my feet, none on my hands. It's been a week. I just had a fever, but now it's gone. Is it hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease does not necessarily require a rash on the hands, feet, or mouth for diagnosis, but it mainly depends on the characteristics of the rash. If the rash is red papules or maculopapules, with surrounding erythema, please pay attention to the possibility of hand and foot diseases.
Advice: If the rash is red papules or maculopapules with surrounding redness and swelling, and you have previously had a fever, you should be highly alert to the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth disease. You should seek medical attention as soon as possible, primarily for antiviral treatment.

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