Kenosha, Wisconsin
A 27-year-old male asked:
any recommendations for an ointment for hand foot and mouth rash on a 2 year old? she's energetic but a little uncomfortable with rash on arms/bottom
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jay Parkanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
5.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Nela Corderoanswered
Pediatrics 54 years experience
HAND FOOT MOUTH D.: Hand, foot, mouth disease is caused by coxsackievirus a16 producing vesicular lesions.Treatment is symptomatic. Can you try hc 1 percent to help the discomfort? Hope she feels better. It usually last few days.
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