Hand, Foot & Mouth Rash

Posted By Martha on July 30, 1999 at 16:09:10
One of our one year old twins broke out in a rash, starting in the diaper area then spreading in one day to the rest of his body. It is on the palms of his hands & feet.  The tiny, raised, pink rash looks like little blisters.  It does not appear to itch but it has caused crankiness & broken sleep patterns at night.  No fever or runny nose.
I went to our physician & he said the break out on the hands & feet ( & potentially mouth) were "hand, foot & mouth disease" which is viral.  He also stated that the rest of the blistery rash was "prickly heat" due to our hot weather.  
I am familiar with the hand, foot & mouth illness but not familiar with it breaking out all over.  Is this the normal course of the virus? I haven't been able to read more about this illness on the medweb or in any baby book.  Can you give me more information.   Our other twin & our three year old are starting down the same rash road.  
Thanks for any help you are able to give.











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