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A boil with pus on knee

2016-03-26 04:16:52
The child has developed a large boil on her knee. It is full of pus and is refusing to dry. We have tried home remedies but to no avail. Size of the boil is approx. 5 mm.
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5 mm pustule is not big but what is worrisome is not drying for a long. You should see a child specialist right away instead of trying some more home remedies.

Answered2016-03-26 08:54:44

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Visit a Pediatric surgeon , pus anywhere in body should be removed. It may go deep & damage bones.

Answered2016-03-26 05:49:24

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