Question
I woke up this morning and saw this; could it be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
This symptom should be blisters, a skin condition caused by the herpesvirus. Western medicine can decide to treat it with antiviral medications such as acyclovir, or locally with acyclovir ointment. Traditional Chinese medicine can treat it with cooling and detoxifying herbs, such as taking Isatis root granules. The diet should be light, and attention should be paid to maintaining good skin hygiene. Since children are affected by hand, foot, and mouth disease, family members must take their child to a doctor immediately for treatment to prevent the blind use of medication to alleviate symptoms. For parents, it is important to keep a close eye on their child’s condition and do their best to help their child receive timely medical treatment.