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How To Treat Hand,foot And Mouth Viral Infection?

My children 1.5 yrs and 4.5 years contracted the hand foot and mouth virus about 4 weeks ago. They had the short fever, followed by rashes mainly on hands feet mouth (son had a little on ears and legs). So now, about 2 weeks symptom free, and the past few nights have had peeling skin on their toes. Is this related to the virus/normal?
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Hello dear,

Thank you for your contact to health care magic.

I read and understand your concern.

I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern.

No, its not related to virus.

HFMD disease only lasts for few weeks as in your case.
Once it gets treated it will disappear completely.

The peeling is because of some other reasons.

I advice you to apply moisturiser cream on the peeling area. But please check this with your nearby doctor as it has different etiology.

Please maintain good hygiene as it is very important and can prevent the infection.

I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun.

Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist,
HCM.
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How To Treat Hand,foot And Mouth Viral Infection?

Hello dear, Thank you for your contact to health care magic. I read and understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank answering your concern. No, its not related to virus. HFMD disease only lasts for few weeks as in your case. Once it gets treated it will disappear completely. The peeling is because of some other reasons. I advice you to apply moisturiser cream on the peeling area. But please check this with your nearby doctor as it has different etiology. Please maintain good hygiene as it is very important and can prevent the infection. I will be happy to answer your further concern on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist, HCM.