Question

The outer side of an infant’s arms and wrists has several red bumps, but there are no abnormalities on the palms and soles. The infant is eating normally, and no blisters are seen in the mouth. The infant has been going out for cooling off for three consecutive days, and the red bumps are transparent. There are no other obvious symptoms, and the baby’s mental state is good. Is this condition hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Based on the description, the infant’s condition does not seem to match the typical symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease. Hand, foot, and mouth disease usually is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, cough, runny nose, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. Suggestions include:

  1. The infant’s symptoms are more likely due to mosquito and bug bites. Topical medications such as Nox cream or hydrocortisone acetate cream can be used appropriately to have anti-inflammatory, anti-itching, and pain-relieving effects.
  2. If the infant scratches the bite area, it may lead to mosquito bags forming small blisters. At this time, some antitumor ointments or oral corticosteroid medications should be used according to the wound condition. In addition, parents should pay more attention to the infant’s diet and supplement