Question
I noticed a transparent, circular bubble on my palm today. Could it be related to hand, foot, and mouth disease? Should I break the bubble? How should I proceed with diagnosis?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease typically presents with fever, rashes, and sores or ulcers in the mouth. For fever, it is recommended to use children’s ibuprofen suspension or acetaminophen drops or suspension. The rashes associated with hand, foot, and mouth disease usually do not cause pain or itching, do not scab over, and do not leave scars; they can heal naturally. If rashes occur inside the mouth, offer your child cold drinks to reduce pain and replenish sugar content. However, rinse the mouth immediately after drinking to prevent secondary oral infections. Whether the bubble on the palm is related to hand, foot, and mouth disease should be professionally diagnosed by a doctor. It is not recommended to break the bubble yourself to avoid infection.