Question
What causes hand, foot, and mouth disease rashes?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is often caused by enteroviruses. When infected with these viruses, children are prone to develop red rashes on their buttocks, palms of their hands, and soles of their feet. These red rashes typically fade when the hand, foot, and mouth virus is completely eliminated. However, there is no specific medicine for this virus. It is generally cleared by the child’s own immune system. Mild cases of hand, foot, and mouth disease can fully recover within 5-7 days.