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Hello My Daughter Has A Sore Surrounding The Outside Of
Question: Hello my daughter has a sore surrounding the outside of her nose it is a hard scap I was wondering why is it increasing and what could I apply on it . I have been using petroleum jelly
Brief Answer:
Apply Neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thank you for the image.i
The possibilities here are -
1. Skin and soft tissue infection.
2. Pyoderma.
3. Evolving staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
As of now I suggest you apply Neosporin ointment three times a day for 3 to 5 days.
Stop petroleum jelly.
If it's increasing rapidly or develops fever, then she might require a medical attention and may require systemic antibiotic therapy.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
Apply Neosporin
Detailed Answer:
Hello, thank you for the image.i
The possibilities here are -
1. Skin and soft tissue infection.
2. Pyoderma.
3. Evolving staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.
As of now I suggest you apply Neosporin ointment three times a day for 3 to 5 days.
Stop petroleum jelly.
If it's increasing rapidly or develops fever, then she might require a medical attention and may require systemic antibiotic therapy.
Best regards - Dr Sumanth Amperayani
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