Question
Does hand, foot, and mouth disease have external medication?
Answer
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is an acute infectious disease caused by enteroviruses. Firstly, children’s clothing should be kept clean, and their nails should be trimmed to avoid scratching blisters. For unbroken blisters, calamine lotion or a 5% sodium bicarbonate solution can be applied. For broken blisters or secondary infections, antibiotic ointments such as fusidic acid or Bactroban can be used.