#asktheexperts My 6 month old baby girl has red spots on her hand.Can it be due to side effects of Formula powder?or it can be due to any insect bite?

A. Hand foot mouth disease is viral in origin and mostly symptomatic treatment is required because it is a self limiting disease and here fever come and small eruptions may be seen in hahjnds foot face and other parts of the body along with oral ulcerations so give plenty of liquids to maintain proper hydration and maintain a good hygiene . Sofme multivitamin syrup along with antihistamine can be given . For oral ulcer dologel can be applied locally