Question
Recently, my colleague’s child has been diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease. The doctor said that daily care should be taken note of, and he is currently at home catching up on lessons while caring for the child. Hi, what should be paid attention to when caring for hand, foot, and mouth disease?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common and mild infectious disease caused by various enteroviruses, with a high degree of infectivity. It is most prevalent during summer and early autumn. The best care for children with hand, foot, and mouth disease should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor. Firstly, isolate the child, ensure that those in contact with the child practice disinfection and isolation to prevent cross-infection. Good oral hygiene should be maintained for the child, and treatments can be applied topically using Kangfu Xin liquid or Montmorillonite powder. Keep the clothes and bedding the child wears clean and change them frequently. For skin rashes on the extremities in the early stages, apply calamine lotion. When blisters form or rupture, apply 0.5% iodophor. Hand, foot, and mouth disease in children is a mild self-healing disease with a good prognosis for the vast majority of patients.