Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Without Fever: How to Handle Red Spots on Palms and Soles?

Question

How should one handle hand, foot, and mouth disease without fever symptoms when red spots appear on the palms and soles?

Answer

Hand, foot, and mouth disease is caused by enterovirus infection. Treatment should include active antiviral therapy, which may involve ribavirin, along with cooling and detoxifying granules and cefixime dispersible tablets.