Patient's question:
My home has early hand, foot, and mouth disease. The baby keeps scratching, and it's all broken. Can patients with early hand, foot, and mouth disease apply povidone-iodine?Doctor's answer:
A one-year-old girl with hand, foot, and mouth disease has rashes on her hands and feet, which have been scratched by the baby to prevent transmission. To prevent the baby from scratching excessively, the scratched areas can be treated with povidone-iodine to prevent further spread. It is important to carefully observe the hand, foot, and mouth rashes, temperature, and mental state of the child, and seek medical follow-up if necessary. Hand, foot, and mouth disease poses significant harm to children. Once parents notice their child's symptoms, they should promptly take them to a regular hospital for diagnosis. At the same time, parents should pay close attention to their child's diet, recommending a light diet with limited spicy or irritating foods. We hope the child can receive effective treatment and recover quickly!