Question
There are blisters on my hands that resemble eczema, two sores in my mouth, none on my feet, and it’s been a week. I had a fever just the other day, but now I don’t. Could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hello, hand, foot, and mouth disease does not necessarily require the presence of rashes on the hands, feet, and mouth for diagnosis; it primarily depends on the characteristics of the rash. If the rash is red macules or papules with surrounding erythema, be aware of the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth diseases as well as oral diseases. Guidance: If the rash is red macules or papules with surrounding swelling and you had a fever previously, be highly vigilant about the possibility of hand, foot, and mouth disease. It is advisable to visit a hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible, focusing mainly on antiviral therapy.