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My baby 4 months old ....he scratches his scalp a lot ...and recently show 2 pus boils on his scalp..he scratched those boils also. I am worried ..what to do ..
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Apply T Bact ointment thrice daily for5 days Give oral antibiotic after consultation
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Please share pics it is difficult to advise without seeing it.
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U need to apply antibiotic cream on that. Keep area dry. Keep nails of child short..
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