Suggest Treatment For Growing Pimples On A 9 Month Old Child

Posted on Sun, 20 Sep 2015

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Sun, 20 Sep 2015 Answered on

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Question : hi doc my kid is 9 months old n she got these pimples that are growing since few days.

can you please let me know why is this happening?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Photograph required

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query.
It canbe molluscum contagiousm a viral infection.
Can you please upload a photograph of the involved area.
This will help me in giving a closer diagnosis.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX it's looking like insect bite but the photograph is not very clear.
Can you please upload another better photograph taken in light.
Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)

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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Insect bite

Detailed Answer:
Thanks got the photograph.
It's insect bite hypersensitivity.
There is nothing to worry.
Apply ritch cream or desonide cream for 5 days .
The child will recover.
These creams are safe and available over the counter.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thanks you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina