Patient's question:
The baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease, and blisters have appeared on his hands, which have been scratched open. What should be done about the broken blisters from hand, foot, and mouth disease?Doctor's answer:
When the blisters of hand, foot, and mouth disease rupture, the secretions inside contain a large amount of the virus, which is highly contagious. After the blisters rupture, it is necessary to use povidone-iodine disinfectant for sterilization. Hand, foot, and mouth disease often occurs in infants and young children, and the cause of the outbreak is the transmission of enterovirus. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination and use antiviral drugs under the guidance of a doctor for symptomatic treatment. Daily cleaning should not use boiling water, and keep the area dry and clean. Avoid blindly using medication.