Question
Hello, my 2-year-old baby has blisters on their hands, feet, and mouth, but they are in good spirits. I treated them with erythromycin yesterday afternoon, and they seem better today. What should I do?
Answer
Hello, based on your description, the 2-year-old baby’s symptoms of blisters on hands, feet, and mouth are likely indicative of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an infection caused by enteroviruses that can lead to vesicles on the hands, feet, and mouth. For infants, it is recommended not to take oral medications but to pay attention to details in daily life to allow the baby to heal naturally. The baby’s room should be regularly ventilated by opening windows to maintain good air circulation and appropriate temperatures. Families with the means can perform lactic acid fumigation for disinfection every day. Additionally, reduce the number of people entering the child’s room and prohibit smoking to prevent air pollution and secondary infections. Wishing your baby a speedy recovery and good health.