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Bad case of hand foot and mouth

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chickling · 14/08/2013 14:05

3 yr old DS just been diagnosed with HFMD. No mouth ulcers or temp but terrible rash over face, hands, arms and lower legs. Calamine lotion applied. He had a mild case when he was about 20 months with a faint rash. Just wondering if anyone knew when the rash would fade. There were only a few spots yesterday but it really erupted overnight. I'm also worried that my 9 month old will get it. I'm due back to work next week of course and they're both going to nursery. Typical.

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mercibucket · 14/08/2013 15:06

did the gp see the rash today or yesterday before it got worse? could it be c pox?

chickling · 14/08/2013 15:30

GP saw bad rash today and thought it cp at first but ruled out coz no spots on torso. A few spots have pale centres but no big blisters. He is itchy.

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lollipoppi · 14/08/2013 18:42

DS had a bad case of hfmd, the spots lasted over a week from what i remember, and then his skin on his feet and hands crusted and started flaking off

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