What Causes A Pimple Like Growth On The Cheeks Of An Infant?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jan 2016

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Question : My toddler son of 16 months has had a pimple like growth on his cheek for the last 2 weeks. It has not changed in size or color and it does not seem to hurt

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (52 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be insect bite hypersensitivity reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and according to me your son is having insect bite hypersensitivity reaction.
If I were your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply cortisone cream on the red bump twice daily. It will usually start resolving in 5-7 days.
I hope to have answered your query and would be happy to clarify any further doubts.
Regards
Dr Asmeet

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

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (3 days later)

It is not a bug bite....

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be reaction to insect bite

Detailed Answer:
According to me it still seems to be insect bite reaction and I would recommend you to start applying cortisone cream for 3-5 days and see the response.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T