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Pipestone, Minnesota
A 29-year-old female asked:

My daughter had hand foot and mouth and now the skin is peeling off her toes, is this normal?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Cindy Williams
Pediatrics 41 years experience
HFM: It could be. This also a symptom of resolving scarlet fever. That is a rash caused by strep throat. Especially, if her fingers, and groin area are also peeling. Call your pediatrician, to be sure.
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