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My son have boils
My son of 18 month old have boils in his hands, legs, face. In mouth also he have some ulcer.
When consulted a doctor was told it is viral infection.
He had all his vaccinations. How do I confirm it's not chicken pox.
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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
Pediatrician
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
It could be hand foot mouth disease,which is a viral infection,self healing.
Apply calamine lotion on skin boils,orasep gel/lotion on mouth ulcers before meals.
Use paracetamol for fever,if present.
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