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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

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Dr. Jay Park answered

No need: Blistery rash associated with hand-foot-mouth disease resolves spontaneously.

Answered 5/14/2012

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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.

Answered 12/7/2012

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