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Suggest Remedies For Itchy Boils On The Skin Of A Child
Question: boils on the skin
Brief Answer:
detailed description needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I went through the photograph attached. i need a detailed description of the lesions
is it associated with pain or itching.
did you get any insect bite?
was it after a fever episode?
any discharge from boil?
have your doctor given any topical application for the bacterial infection?
waiting for your follow up.
take care.
detailed description needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
I went through the photograph attached. i need a detailed description of the lesions
is it associated with pain or itching.
did you get any insect bite?
was it after a fever episode?
any discharge from boil?
have your doctor given any topical application for the bacterial infection?
waiting for your follow up.
take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Priyanka G Raj
Dear Doctor,
Thanks for your prompt reply.Please find further details below-
is it associated with pain or itching.
Ans -Child does not complain about pain ,little itching is there for the new boil .
did you get any insect bite?
ans- Not sure about this.
was it after a fever episode?
there is no fever till now,but child is acting more lethargic then usual and she recently vomited once.
any discharge from boil?
It started with a single point which kept discharging and grew in size .rest small boils seems like are produced due that discharge only.I have attached the picture of arm and one small one which is on forehead
have your doctor given any topical application for the bacterial infection?
I have attached a picture of prescribed medicines also.
Does it got anything to do with symptoms of chickenpox ??
Eagerly waiting for reply.
Regards,
XXXX
Thanks for your prompt reply.Please find further details below-
is it associated with pain or itching.
Ans -Child does not complain about pain ,little itching is there for the new boil .
did you get any insect bite?
ans- Not sure about this.
was it after a fever episode?
there is no fever till now,but child is acting more lethargic then usual and she recently vomited once.
any discharge from boil?
It started with a single point which kept discharging and grew in size .rest small boils seems like are produced due that discharge only.I have attached the picture of arm and one small one which is on forehead
have your doctor given any topical application for the bacterial infection?
I have attached a picture of prescribed medicines also.
Does it got anything to do with symptoms of chickenpox ??
Eagerly waiting for reply.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
impetigo cantagiosa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The skin condition seems to be like a impetigo contagiosa, a bacterial skin lesion
apply T. bact or MUPI cream twice daily.
oral antibiotics to be given for 5 days(cefixime or amoxiclav syrup), as the antibiotics are prescribed drugs you'll have to consult a doctor to get the prescription script.
take care.
impetigo cantagiosa
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The skin condition seems to be like a impetigo contagiosa, a bacterial skin lesion
apply T. bact or MUPI cream twice daily.
oral antibiotics to be given for 5 days(cefixime or amoxiclav syrup), as the antibiotics are prescribed drugs you'll have to consult a doctor to get the prescription script.
take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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