Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease? How should it be treated

Patient's question:

There are a few red bumps on the outside of my arms and wrists, but there are none on the palms of my hands or the soles of my feet. Breastfeeding is normal, and there should be no blisters in my mouth. Three days ago, I took the baby out for a cool breeze, but after playing for a little while, I noticed there were many mosquitoes, so I brought the baby home. On the third day, I noticed red spots on my arms that looked like insect bites. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease? How should it be treated?

Doctor's answer:

From the situation you described, this is not hand, foot, and mouth disease, and there is no need to worry. It will naturally subside in a few days. Hand, foot, and mouth disease primarily involves the recurrence of rash on the hands, feet, and mouth, which is not itchy or painful. It is often accompanied by low fever. The harm of hand, foot, and mouth disease to children is relatively significant, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for follow-up treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, you can provide the child with enough care and attention, pay close attention to their dietary issues, and hope that the child can recover as soon as possible!

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