Could You Please Confirm What Could Cold, But No Cough Or Fever Be And How To Solve It?

Posted on Mon, 23 Sep 2024

Question: My daughter is 2 years and 9 months old. For the last 2 days she has red rashes appearing on her body parts, so far on her largely on her hands, feet, and bum area. a couple here and there as well. I am attaching some pictures along with this for reference. She also has some cold, but no cough or fever so far. Could you please confirm what could this be and how to solve it?

Answered by Dr. Arun (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hand foot mouth disease

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the pictures . This is a contagious viral infection called hand foot mouth disease caused by a virus.
No need to worry . It is harmless . At the most it will increase for a few more days and the settle on its own in the next few days . Overall it may take a week. No treatment or vaccine is available or needed except paracetamol for fever and pain .
Keep hydrating with plenty of liquids . Bathing can be done daily , any calamine lotion can be applied to soothe .
Don’t allow other kids to come near for a week as it is contagious but will settle by itself .
Regards
Dr Arun

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T