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One small boil in her throat below cheek
My daughter is 3 years old. One small reddish colored resh was noticed 4 days ago. The 1st pic was captured yesterday where small white rash can be notice in the boil.
The boil erupted in today morning, a little blood and white rash was cleaned by cotton. Now the present condition in 2 nd picture. The total area is reddish type. She is feeling slightly pain after touch the neighbour area.
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Apply T-bact cream three time a day...
Give anlagesic like ibugesic plus...
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review after 5 days
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Dr. N V Tejaswini
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi! Can you describe how the rash started and which area is involved ? Weight of the child
It looks like an abscess.
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Requires an oral antibiotic
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if pus oozing from that area , clean it with cotton and apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily for 3 days
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Looks like the pus is not completely drained.
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Clean the wound with lukewarm water and apply T-bact ointment 2-3 times/day
Paracetamol for pain
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If swelling or pain increases or fever , then she might require antibiotics.
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