What to do if blisters appear on children's hands and feet

Our skin is the outermost layer of defense tissue of the human body and plays the most basic role. However, the skin is also very fragile and susceptible to various injuries, some of which are external traumas, some of which are caused by bacterial infections or malnutrition. For example, if a child has small blisters on his hands and feet, what should he do when this happens? Let’s take a look at it together below.

1: Why do children get blisters on their hands and feet?

When children go to crowded places, such as kindergartens, supermarkets, shopping malls, etc., they are exposed to these viruses, especially the oral secretions, herpes fluid, and contaminated toys, bottles, tableware and other items of children with hand, foot and mouth disease. The viruses can even be transmitted through respiratory droplets. Therefore, if you do not pay attention to cleanliness and hygiene, your child may be infected with hand, foot and mouth disease.

2: What should I do if my child has blisters on his hands and feet?

Parents should pay close attention to changes in their children's condition and try to avoid contact with other children. The sick child’s clothes can be washed and exposed to the sun to kill the virus. Moreover, hot water at 56°C can kill enterovirus within half an hour. Children's toys, water cups, bottles, etc. can be disinfected with boiling water. During an epidemic, it is not advisable to bring children to public places where crowds gather and air circulation is poor. Pay attention to maintaining a clean home environment, ventilate the room frequently, and dry clothes and quilts frequently.

After reading this, do you have a preliminary understanding of the causes and treatment methods of blisters on children’s hands and feet? When children get blisters on their hands and feet, they are usually infected with hand, foot and mouth disease. Do not take it lightly. Since this disease is highly contagious, children must be isolated in time after being infected. Spring is the peak season for hand, foot and mouth disease, so parents must do a good job of prevention during this season.