Our body’s immune system does a good job of protecting us from the onslaught of various diseases and infections. However, children’s immune system isn’t as strong as adults, so they are more prone to diseases than we are. One of the most common diseases that affect children is the hand-foot-and-mouth disease. Although this disease affects a majority of children, adults too are vulnerable to this disease since it is highly contagious.

The hand-foot-and-mouth disease is characterized by the appearance of angry red sores on the hands, foot, mouth, and even legs and buttocks at times. The hand-foot-and-mouth disease manifests itself in the form of fever, which later progresses to blisters and sores on the arms, legs, and mouth. This disease is highly contagious and can spread easily through the air. For instance, if you come in contact with someone suffering from the hand-foot-and-mouth disease, and they sneeze or cough around you, the chances are high that you might contract the disease.

Though the hand-foot-and-mouth disease looks quite formidable, it can be cured easily. Here are some of the effective home remedies that can help get rid of the hand-foot-and-mouth disease.

• Pink Himalayan Salt – The sores in the mouth makes it difficult for your child to eat or drink water. Since the sores need to be taken care of, a mixture of Pink Himalayan Salt and lukewarm water would do the trick. Mix half teaspoon Pink Himalayan Salt in a glass of lukewarm water. Instruct your child to rinse his mouth with this concoction. Repeating this procedure throughout the day will restore the PH level of the mouth and get rid of the sores.
• Coconut Oil – Coconut Oil is known to possess medicinal properties. It reduces the misery caused by the hand-foot-and-mouth disease by soothing the sores and blisters that appear on the surface of the arms, legs, and mouth. The antimicrobial and antiviral properties of coconut oil help in combating the virus causing the disease effectively. So, apply coconut oil to the affected area, this will speed up the healing process.
• Epsom Salt Bath- Epsom Salt is known to act as a soothing agent for agonizing skin conditions. The sores and blisters are quite sensitive, and children tend to pick the blisters because of the irritation it causes. Prepare a bath with Epsom Salt in it, and soak in it for 20 to 30 minutes. It will provide relief from the incessant itching sensation.
• Elderberry – Elderberry is highly antiseptic, antiviral, antifungal, and can be used to treat sores and blisters effectively. This concoction combats the infection and restricts the blisters from spreading to the different parts of the body and clears the skin after regular use.