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Skin peeling after Hand foot mouth
My child had HFM infection 3 weeks back. My baby's Skin in hand and foot is getting peeled. Entire heel and front of foot is getting peeled abd new skin is voming. Is it normal or do we need to take any medication? Experts kindly advise l.
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Skin peeling is common after HFMD but 3 weeks is a long time to have it. Please visit a skin specialist
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This is posthfmd exfoliating of skin
Kindly consult physically with skin specialist
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Dr. Girish Francis
Pediatrician
21 yrs exp
Kottayam
This could be part of normal healing and is seen after HFMD.
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He can consult a paediatrician if there redness ,pus or pain at the sites of peeling
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
It's normal
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Dr. Malika Yadav
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8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes it’s part of normal healing process
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No treatment is needed
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Visit a pediatrician if the peeling skin is red, swollen or painful or there is pus or fever
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