Is This Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? How Should It Be Treated?

Question

My child has several red spots on the outer side of their arm and wrist, but none on the palms of their hands or soles of their feet. They are feeding normally and there should be no blisters in their mouth. Three days ago, we took the baby out for a cool breeze and played for a while. We noticed a lot of mosquitoes, so I brought the baby home. On the third day, I noticed red spots on the arm, resembling mosquito bites. Is this hand, foot, and mouth disease, and how should it be treated?

Answer

Based on the parent’s description, the child’s condition does not appear to be hand, foot, and mouth disease and there is no need for special concern. These red spots may be due to mosquito bites and should fade on their own within a few days. The main characteristics of hand, foot, and mouth disease are painless and itchy rashes appearing on the hands, feet, and mouth, usually accompanied by a low fever. Hand, foot, and mouth disease can have a significant impact on a child’s health, so it is recommended that parents take their child to a specialist for a follow-up examination and treatment under medical guidance. In daily life, parents should give their child enough attention and care, pay attention to their diet issues, and hope the child recovers soon.