Question
Hello, my baby has hand, foot, and mouth disease and only has rashes without any other symptoms or fever. How long will the rash last? Is the possibility of complications low? If the child doesn’t have a fever and is in good spirits and eating well, is that considered mild?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is primarily caused by enteroviruses and is highly contagious among children. Traditional Chinese medicine believes it is mainly caused by wind-heat. The usual course of the disease is about 7 days. The rash will disappear within 7 days without leaving scars. Pay attention to a light diet and avoid eating dry foods like biscuits, which can help the child recover. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can be a bother for both children and parents, so mothers should take their children to the doctor for immediate treatment to avoid various misconceptions. It’s important to treat symptoms promptly and closely monitor the child’s condition to help them recover from the disease as soon as possible.