Question
My child is over four years old. Both hands have rashes similar to blisters on the fingers. We went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and were advised to observe the rashes closely to see if they would blister. After observing for more than a week, there were no new symptoms. Could it be Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Since the hands are starting to peel now, can my child go to school to read? Will they infect others?
Answer
I’m glad to help clarify your concerns. Based on your description, the rashes are likely due to viral invasion. Check if your child has any other symptoms recently. It’s advisable to treat with antiviral solutions promptly, such as applying Acyclovir ointment and possibly incorporating Polyinosinic-Polycytidylic Acid (PolyI:C) injections, which are commonly used. During the recovery period, you can also consider Chinese medicine for opsonize. This can help prevent recurrence of the disease. These are my suggestions for this issue, hoping they will be helpful to you. Wishing you good health!