Question
What medication is used to treat hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
There is currently no specific medication for hand, foot, and mouth disease; treatment primarily focuses on symptomatic relief. In the early stages of the rash, calamine lotion can be used to alleviate symptoms; when blisters form or ulcers appear, apply 0.5% iodine tincture for disinfection. If necessary, trim the baby’s fingernails and wrap their toes to prevent scratching the rash.