Patient's question:
My baby's hands, feet, soles, and between the toes are itchy severely, mainly at night. There are rice-grain-sized particles on the top of the feet. It has been more than half a month. I'm asking if this could be hand, foot, and mouth disease for a three-year-old child?Doctor's answer:
Based on your description, it is likely not hand, foot, and mouth disease, as the symptoms involve itchy particles the size of rice grains in the finger gaps and have persisted for a long time. It is recommended to visit the dermatology department of a hospital for a follow-up examination and further detailed tests, such as blood tests, to confirm the diagnosis and proceed with appropriate treatment. If family members have similar symptoms, it could be a skin condition, and scabies should not be ruled out. Hand, foot, and mouth disease poses significant harm to children, so it is advisable for parents to take their child to a specialized clinic for a follow-up examination and treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In daily life, it is acceptable to give the child some juice, which can aid digestion, provide vitamins, and prevent stomach issues. We hope the child can recover as soon as possible!