Question
I feel well, there’s a white pustule inside my lips, and everything else is fine. I’ve just started kindergarten for 2 days. How should I treat it? Is it Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease?
Answer
Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease initially presents with oral mucosal rashes that appear early on, initially as macules or vesicles with red halos. After 5-10 days, they can gradually crust over and disappear, generally leaving no scars. The disease is not a single phenomenon and can also appear on the hands, feet, and be accompanied by rashes, sometimes even affecting the groin. If the only symptom is oral rashes without the presence of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease, one should be vigilant and seek early diagnosis and timely treatment to prevent complications. The disease poses significant harm to children, so it is recommended that parents bring their children to a specialized clinic for re-examination and treatment under a doctor’s guidance.