Developing a rash under any circumstance can be concerning and a little annoying. But suddenly getting a rash with painful sores is understandably alarming. While plenty of health conditions can cause ...

No parent ever wants to see their child hurting. Whether it's mild symptoms like a runny nose or light cough or more severe ones such as difficulty breathing, nausea, or a worrisome temperature, moms ...

Fever, sore throat, and a painful, spotty rash can look a lot like strep—but often the culprit is hand, foot, and mouth disease. This common childhood virus spreads easily and can affect kids of any ...

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Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) is a contagious condition that can cause your hands, feet, and mouth to become sore and often itchy due to the presence of red bumps. Dots, dots, and more dots.