A female asked:
my daughter was diagnoised with kawasaki disease her hands and feet are now peeling and itching when will the itching and peeling stop?
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Dr. Michael Fisher answered
31 years experience Dermatology
Kawasaki Disease: The first phase, which can last for up to 2 weeks, usually involves a persistent fever higher than 104°f (39°c) and lasts for at least 5 days.During the second phase, which usually begins within 2 weeks of when the fever started, the skin on the hands and feet may begin to peel in large pieces. The child also may experience joint pain, diarrhea, vomiting, or abdominal pain. 3rd phase can last 8 wk.
Answered on Apr 3, 2015
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Dr. Fuad Kiblawi answered
27 years experience Pediatric Cardiology
1 week: Usually a few days up to a week. Peeling of fingers and toes is expected after kawasaki disease and is usually self limiting.
Answered on Sep 28, 2016
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Dr. Fuad Kiblawi answered
27 years experience Pediatric Cardiology
Few days: Peeling around fingers and toes is expected after kawasaki. Usually lasts for few days. Try moisturizers.
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Dr. Cindy Williams answered
38 years experience Pediatrics
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 als ... Read More
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Lesions: These lesions would likely need to be examined and more history obtained to be able to provide you with useful input about the diagnosis or possible t ... Read More
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Dr. John Eidt answered
39 years experience Vascular Surgery
No: Itching and peeling of the hands is not due to circulation problems. Can be due to a variety of conditions including allergies. See a dermatologist.
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