Question
Can someone with hand, foot, and mouth disease take a bath?
Answer
It is recommended that patients with hand, foot, and mouth disease temporarily avoid taking a bath to reduce the risk of infection spread. Patients may have blisters, and bathing could cause the blisters to burst, increasing the chance of infection. In this case, it is best to avoid bathing and seek medical treatment promptly. Additionally, patients should monitor their condition and, if necessary, bring their child for a specialist follow-up. In daily life, you can give your child some juice to aid digestion and supplement vitamins, prevent diarrhea, and hope for a quick recovery.