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Why does my son have red itchy spots on the palms of his hands and soles of his feet?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Hand and foot diseas: It sounds like he's got hand and foot disease which is a virus that lasts for about 7-10 days.

Dr Herrington agreed

Answered 3/5/2013

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A member asked:

Why does my son have red itchy spots on the palms of his hands and soles of his feet?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Herrington agreed

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