Question

Is hand and mouth blisters a symptom of hand, foot, and mouth disease?

Answer

Chickenpox, known as heat boils in traditional Chinese medicine, is a viral skin disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus. It can be categorized into types such as genital warts, herpes simplex, miliaria, and herpes zoster. This condition not only causes physical discomfort but may also lead to psychological burdens, affecting the patient’s self-esteem and even causing depression. Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by various factors. If a child is diagnosed with hand, foot, and mouth disease, parents should cooperate with doctors for treatment, including gastrointestinal decompression, and cultivate good hygiene habits. Children should consume a balanced diet and avoid eating irritating and cold foods.