Suggest treatment for mouth ulcers and itchy blisters on skin in a child
Patient: both my daughters age 1 year old and 4 year old have a inflammation in throat with ulcers inside the mouth and on tongue.they have also had fever for over 2 days with itchy blisters on palm of hands, arms, ankles and aoles of feet. The younger daughter also has it in her nappy area. Please advise? Doctor: Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - 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