What causes spots on face and pain in finger tips in a child?
Patient: Hi my child has unexplained spots that appeared in her face about 9 of them all at once , then after a day the spots turned out to look like bruises what could cause that now she is feeling pain in her finger tips please what could be the cause of this 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