A member asked:

My 18 mnth old just got over having hfm for the most part everything has cleared up but her skin is peeling off her hands should i be worried.

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No: As you know the hands can even blister. In any event when the child gets better he may have peeling of his hands. Check with you pediatrician

Answered 8/22/2014

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Sometimes can occur: HFMD is usually not serious. Illness is typically mild, and nearly all patients recover in 7 to 10 days without medical treatment.Anything that causes inflammation can result in peeling. Like skin peeling after a sunburn. Thicker skin of the palms and soles can take longer to peel.

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