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How Can Rashes, Pimples And Bumps That Itch Be Treated?
My son is 8. He has a rash that started out the size of a quarter on his forearm. Now it has doubled in size. it is extremely itchy and the bumps are puss filled. Some of the bumps almost look like pimples. It seems to be getting worse, not better and has been there for about 2 weeks now.
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Hello,
The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a bacterial infection which is usually caused by Staphylococcus.
I suggest using antibacterial soap for cleaning.
I also suggest using an antibiotic for local application such as Neosporin cream.
I recommend using Cetirizine for the itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms of your son seem to be related to a bacterial infection which is usually caused by Staphylococcus.
I suggest using antibacterial soap for cleaning.
I also suggest using an antibiotic for local application such as Neosporin cream.
I recommend using Cetirizine for the itching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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