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Child With Spots Near Nose And Mouth. Given Fusidic Crea. Is It Hands Foot And Mouth Disease?
Hiya my son has 3 spots between his nose and mouth there were more of them last week, but none on his hands i have taken him to see a nurse she said it was hands foot and mouth but still no spots on his hands and feet but she give me some fusidic acid cream just in case no one else in the house has it is it nothing ??? he has had them for 8 days now
Thu, 31 Jan 2013
Hi ,
Thank you for your query.
Hand foot mouth should have lesions on the areas you have mentioned.You are right.
I think it is impetigo contagiosa.
Apply flutibact cream for 5 days.Kindly send a picture to me.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.Hope this answers your query.Wishing your child a speedy recovery.Have a nice day.
Thank you for your query.
Hand foot mouth should have lesions on the areas you have mentioned.You are right.
I think it is impetigo contagiosa.
Apply flutibact cream for 5 days.Kindly send a picture to me.
If you have any further queries you are free to consult me.Hope this answers your query.Wishing your child a speedy recovery.Have a nice day.
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