Question

A child under two years old has developed several blisters on their hand. The doctor diagnosed it as a mild condition and stated that no treatment was needed as the child’s body has the corresponding antibodies. What could be the reasons for these blisters?

Answer

The small blisters that appear on a child’s hand may be caused by two conditions. One is simple hand miliaria rubra, and the other is possibly an early symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease. To make a definitive diagnosis, it is necessary to understand if the child is experiencing any accompanying mild to severe itching. If there is itching, miliaria rubra is more likely. If only fever and other symptoms are present, it is recommended to visit a local hospital for a routine blood test to rule out hand, foot, and mouth disease. If oral mucosal blisters appear, recovery solution can be used for gargling to promote the healing of skin damage.