Question
Why won’t my child’s hand, foot, and mouth disease scars disappear?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease scars typically fade naturally over time, so parents should not worry too much. Since babies’ skin is delicate and they are in the stage of growth and development, scars will gradually fade with time. Additionally, the small blisters from hand, foot, and mouth disease usually do not leave scars; it may just be that the time has not yet been sufficient for the scars to fully disappear. Please be patient and do not worry too much.