There's no cure for HFMD, but there are ways to make it more bearable. A doctor may suggest a numbing gel for the mouth to ease pain around mealtimes. For the rash, a soothing topical cream can help, and calamine lotion — easy to find at any pharmacy — can bring quick relief.

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