Does the rash of hand, foot, and mouth disease itch?

Patient's question:

A small baby has developed some red rashes on his neck again, and he keeps scratching them. Do the rashes of hand, foot, and mouth disease itch?

Doctor's answer:

If it's hand, foot, and mouth disease, relatively speaking, the areas where the rash reappears are mainly the mouth, the palms, and the soles of the feet. The probability of reappearing in these areas is slightly higher. So, if the rash appears on the whole body or the neck, this is not likely caused by hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is still recommended to consult a dermatologist to determine whether the condition is related to allergic dermatitis.

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