Question

My child is six months old and has mild hand, foot, and mouth disease. They have been taking medication as prescribed by the doctor for two days, but they refuse to take the capsules because of the unpleasant taste. The symptoms have already begun to improve. I would like to know if I can treat them at home and what medication should be given. This is our first experience with such treatment.

Answer

Hello, in light of your description, I recommend that you can treat your child at home. You can take the following measures:

  1. Apply watermelon scald to the affected areas of the mouth twice or three times a day.
  2. Consider giving Chinese herbal medicine, such as Xiaoer Yanbian Chongji, Qingkai Ying oral liquid, or Banlangen chongji.
  3. Keep the mouth and skin clean by using saline water to clean the mouth daily.
  4. Also, pay attention to taking care of the patient and avoid scratching the skin sores to prevent infection.