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Hi Doc My Doctor Is 10.5 Months Old And Has

Posted on Wed, 17 Oct 2018

Question: hi doc my doctor is 10.5 months old and has developed blisters on her knees , legs and buttock. (image attached). also there loss of appetite as she is not eating anything. she is very irritated and had 101.5 fever yesterday. additionally she has cough and cold since 2 weeks. rest symptoms are there from 4-5 days. we are suspecting hand foot and mouth disease. what can we give her to eat , to ease her irritation . any tests required. on the blisters can we put Lacto calamine or coconut oil?

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I did not get the images please upload again

Detailed Answer:
Hello... by what you say this looks like hand foot mouth disease.

Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

Please revert back to me with images so that I can guide you better.

Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (2 minutes later)

please find attached images. what should we do

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Hand foot mouth disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello the images got uploaded now.
This is 100% hand foot mouth disease.
This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days.
This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)

doctor what all we can do to reduce itching.is it fine to bathe her.any specific food to avoid?here doctor has prescribed her calamine and light liquid paraffin lotion to be applied twice daily and levocetrixine,dihydrochloride,montelukast sodium suspension to be given 2ml daily.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
HFMD - suggestions

Detailed Answer:
I do not want to comment on another's prescription please.
I have already told you that - if you use any topical emollients - it will spread more. My suggestion is not to apply anything on the skin.
Atarax or Hydroxyzine is the best anti-allergic for itching.
This is not food related and no need to have any diet restrictions.
Regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (34 minutes later)

can we give her bath and can we have her sleep in ac at 29 degree temperature

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Suggestions HFMD

Detailed Answer:
You can give her bath normally and you can keep her in AC at that temperature too.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar