Question
My child’s nails have started to peel off after recovering from hand, foot, and mouth disease, and I’m worried about the nail issue.
Answer
Nail peeling after recovery from hand, foot, and mouth disease is due to residual virus causing nail damage, not a fungal infection. Parents should not be overly anxious and should patiently wait for the nails to recover naturally, avoiding unnecessary medication for the child. At the same time, precautions should be taken to prevent the child from biting their nails to avoid infection.