Question
A two-and-a-half-year-old girl has had hand, foot, and mouth disease since she was seven months old. Since the beginning of autumn, she has been continuously experiencing buttock rashes and oral blisters, with symptoms lasting for two to three months. When she sought medical attention, some doctors diagnosed it as hand, foot, and mouth disease, while others thought it was a skin allergy. However, the symptoms did not improve after taking medication. Could this be hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Based on the child’s symptoms description, it is indeed possible that the rash is caused by a viral infection, which may be related to the child not paying attention to hygiene while playing. However, since the symptoms have persisted for 3 months and the course of hand, foot, and mouth disease typically does not last this long, it is recommended that parents take their child to a regular hospital for further examination and treatment. For treatment, oral liquid can be administered to clear heat and detoxify, and calamine lotion can be applied to the buttocks to alleviate symptoms. At the same time, attention should be paid to rest, drinking plenty of water, and consuming a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and dietary fiber.