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Itch relief for hand foot and mouth disease?
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Oral medication: Antihistamines, topical calamine lotion.. Aveno bath may help.
Answered 3/20/2019
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Try taking over-the counter benadryl (diphenhydramine). It is an antihistamine, and can be helpful with the itching of the skin lesions. Usually these resolve in about a week.
Answered 3/19/2019
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