My almost 2 year old DS has HFM. The rash started on Saturday and looks better almost everywhere except the thumb that he sucks on regularly. Daycare and doctor both said I could bring him back once everything looked dry - which it mostly has since Monday except for his stupid thumb. The blisters there are still wet and filled. Does anyone have any idea how I can help them dry out when my son frequently sucks his thumb?
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I have no idea if this would work, but maybe try an exfoliating scrub with warm water on the thumb to loosen the blisters and then (once skin is dry) wrap with an Ace bandage or similar? Doesn't sound super pleasant but the momentary discomfort might be worth it.
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@peachykeen: yeah - I've been wondering if should just pop them. The internet seems pretty opposed to this, but I just don't see how they're going to get better otherwise. They've stayed the same for 3 days now.
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