How To Get Rid Of Recurring Pimples On The Face Of A 10 Month Old Child?

Posted on Fri, 2 Feb 2018

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Question : hi doc, my 10 month old baby developed a pimple like thing on face 3 weeks back. It went in 2 days. But again, a pimple came on the same spot after few days, which also disappeared in 2-3 days. Now, the pimple appeared again , but this time instead of drying out, it has spread like a small rash. attached is the pic. he has no temperature rise or anything.please advise whether this is anything to be worried about.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Not worrisome as of now.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone carefully through your query and have checked the attached image. I understand your concerns. I suppose that the pimple is due to a bacterial infection (boil). You need to apply some topical antibiotic like Neosporin or T-Bact (Mupirocin) for the next few days. If the child is otherwise active and playful, you need not worry. If the child becomes lethargic or develops fever, it would be a good idea to visit a doctor and to get the blood tested.

Take care.

Dr. Diptanshu Das, Pediatrician

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