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  1. Aug 16, 2022 · Hand-foot-and-mouth disease often causes a rash of painful, blister-like lesions on the soles of the feet. Rashes appear differently depending on skin tone. The usual period from initial infection to the time symptoms appear (incubation period) is 3 to 6 days. Children may get a fever and develop a sore throat.

  2. Nail changes following hand foot and mouth disease. View pictures of hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) in the gallery below. This common, often mild and short-lasting viral infection is most frequently caused by a Coxsackie virus.

  3. While there is no specific cure for hand, foot and mouth disease, you can keep your child comfortable until the illness resolves by following these tips: Treat mouth pain so that your child drinks well and avoids dehydration. Acetaminophen (e.g., Tylenol ®) and ibuprofen (e.g., Motrin ®, Advil ®) are effective pain medicines.

  4. May 7, 2024 · Most children have mild symptoms for 7 to 10 days. Symptoms may include: Fever. Sore throat. Painful mouth sores that blister. Rash commonly found on the hands and feet. Complications from HFMD are rare. Keep Reading: Detailed HFMD Symptoms and When to See a Doctor. A rash on the palms and soles is a common sign of HFMD.

  5. Jan 30, 2024 · Hand, foot, and mouth disease, or HFMD, is a common childhood illness that can also happen in adults. The hallmark symptoms of hand, foot, and mouth disease are sores in the mouth and a rash on the hands and feet. Outbreaks of HFMD occur most often during the summer and fall. Hand, foot, and mouth disease usually is not serious and goes away on ...

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  6. Feb 2, 2024 · Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Risk Factors. The main risk factor for HFMD is age. Infants and children younger than ages 5-7 years are most likely to get the disease.

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  8. Feb 13, 2023 · decreased appetite. sore throat. headache. irritability. malaise (feeling unwell) painful red blisters in your mouth. drooling. a red rash on your hands and the soles of your feet. A fever and ...

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