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Can Propolis Help Cure Minor HFMD ?

My Son of 1 year old is sufferinf from minor HFMD. Will giving him Propolis do some help in curing the disease condition? Currently I am givng him Ibugesic, calamine lotion for skin and a mouth gel
Mon, 25 Jul 2011
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Dermatologist 's  Response
hi
HFMD-hand ,foot and mouth disease cause by picorna group of virus and it is common in children.
u need not to worry as it will be cure in 7-10 days
there is no need to add propolis as what u r giving is best and will work
there is no specific medicine for it ,we need to do symptomatic treatment only
give him bath with luke warm water
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Hello Doctor

Thank you for your valuable reply. The elder one is 3 year old. Does he stand a chance to contract the disease? He just had a fever a week back. What can be done to prevent it?

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Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
keep him away
there is little chance of getting infection.
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Can Propolis Help Cure Minor HFMD ?

hi HFMD-hand ,foot and mouth disease cause by picorna group of virus and it is common in children. u need not to worry as it will be cure in 7-10 days there is no need to add propolis as what u r giving is best and will work there is no specific medicine for it ,we need to do symptomatic treatment only give him bath with luke warm water