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What Is The Remedy For Chickenpox?

Hi my 5 year old came home from school on Thursday with a high temp. He has brightened up in himself and no temp now but today he has developed a lot of blistery spots on his hands, legs mouth and tongue. He has had chickenpox and hand foot and mouth. Can you advise me?
Thu, 23 Feb 2017
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Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease (as you say there are blisters over the oral mucosa also) . This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days.
This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it.

But the best way is to upload pictures and get back to us.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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What Is The Remedy For Chickenpox?

Hi...I feel by what you quote he should be having a - Hand Foot Mouth disease (as you say there are blisters over the oral mucosa also) . This is one viral illness among all other exanthemas which can cause fever followed by rash over palms and soles. It is a self-limiting disorder and itching can be really worrisome. I suggest you use any over the counter antihistamine if you have one with you now. You can use Hydroxyzine at 1-2mg/kg/dose (Maximum 10mg) every 6th to 8th hourly for 7 days. This can even cause some peeling of skin in the next 4-6 weeks and do not worry about it. But the best way is to upload pictures and get back to us. Regards - Dr. Sumanth