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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Blisters on Hands, Feet, and Throat
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Blisters on Hands, Feet, and Throat
by Carol, Aug 13, 2000 12:00AM
My children (ages one and two) just got over a mild case of the coxsackie virus, but never developed the rash on their extremeties. I had a high fever two days ago, now have the blisters on my throat and mouth, and my hands and feet are covered in blisters. The ones on my hands and feet are very painful. Is there a treatment I can use to help quicken the healing process? Am I contagious? Are my children now immune?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Aug 14, 2000 12:00AM
, Aug 14, 2000 12:00AM
Carol:
It sounds like you caught what they had, which means that they should not get it again. (If they do, show their pediatrician.) There isn't much to do to heal what you have. Fever-reducer and cool compresses. And time.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
It sounds like you caught what they had, which means that they should not get it again. (If they do, show their pediatrician.) There isn't much to do to heal what you have. Fever-reducer and cool compresses. And time.
Good luck.
Dr. Rockoff
