Hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD) is a common infectious disease in children caused by enterovirus infection. Typical clinical manifestations are rash, herpes and ulcers on the hands, feet, mouth and buttocks. Herpes on the buttocks recovers with remission after antiviral treatment. It can be handled by general treatment and medication.
1. General treatment: The child needs to be isolated until the body temperature is normal and the rash subsides, which usually takes 2 weeks. The items used by the child should be sterilized by soaking in chlorine-containing disinfectant and boiling. If necessary, optional ice boron powder diluted with distilled water and dissolved with a disinfectant swab dipped in the affected area. If the herpes rupture, 1% methyl violet or antibiotic ointment can be applied locally.
2. Drug therapy: commonly used for antiviral drugs, early use of broad-spectrum antiviral drugs can have a certain effect, commonly used recombinant human interferon alpha and ribavirin. Or according to the patient’s condition to take appropriate symptomatic treatment.
Pay attention to skin protection to prevent scratching and injury. The above medicines should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. If you are diagnosed with hand, foot and mouth disease, you should actively cooperate with the doctor’s examination and choose the appropriate medication.