Suggest Treatment For Boil In Leg

Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2016

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Question : My 5 year old daughter has a pimple/boil on her leg. Last night it had a head, but we opted not to try and squeeze or XXXXXXX it. Tonight, it was more sizable,with penumbral rubor and warm to the touch, and after wiping with an alcohol pad, I was prepared to XXXXXXX it with a sterile needle. As I was manipulating the area manually it popped and significant white and green discharge was emitted. I am unclear what this is or why it occurred. I will reevaluate it in the AM.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Furuncle

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
She has developed furuncle.
It is a bacterial infection.
It's good that you have removed pus.
She now requires a course of antibiotics to prevent further spread.
Also apply ointment mupirocine to help healing faster.
If possible upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

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