Patient's question:
This morning when I left the house, my child told me her hands were a little itchy. I took a look and noticed some red spots on her palms. I originally thought it was just some seasonal allergy, but after checking at the hospital, I found out it's hand, foot, and mouth disease. What medicine is most effective for hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by viral infections. The key is to pay attention to isolation, maintain good hand hygiene, drink plenty of water, and eat more fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid spicy and irritating foods, and take oral antiviral granules and heat-clearing detoxification granules. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to the care of rashes. If itching occurs, calamine lotion or aloe vera gel can be used to soothe the skin, avoiding scratching and causing infection. If there is a secondary infection, antibiotics may be necessary if required. The usual treatment method is that symptoms can be completely resolved within about a week.