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Cause And Cure For Itchy Pus Filled Pimples On Ankle

My 15 year old daughter, 165 height, 65kg weight; on and off for the past 3 years has white puss like pimples with red surrounding, from her ankles to just above her knees. They start off really itching then begin to feel like bruises. They have been treated by doctors with acne pills but never seem to fully go away, and seem to flare up every few months. Could you help us on what these may be, what could be causing them and how to treat this.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
It seems that she might be having some local skin infection like dermatitis or fungal infection on the part.
Due to itching there might be having super added bacterial infection producing pus filled pimples.
Clean local part with plane water and apply triple action cream for few days.
If infection is more, she require one course of antibiotic medicine.
As this is since long, consult dermatologist and get examined to rule out eczematous dermatitis or other chronic skin condition.
Give her Benadryl or cetrizine to relieve itching which will help for healing.
Ok and take care.
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Cause And Cure For Itchy Pus Filled Pimples On Ankle

Hi, It seems that she might be having some local skin infection like dermatitis or fungal infection on the part. Due to itching there might be having super added bacterial infection producing pus filled pimples. Clean local part with plane water and apply triple action cream for few days. If infection is more, she require one course of antibiotic medicine. As this is since long, consult dermatologist and get examined to rule out eczematous dermatitis or other chronic skin condition. Give her Benadryl or cetrizine to relieve itching which will help for healing. Ok and take care.