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Is A Boil Between Buttcheeks With Whitehead In A Child Concerning?

Hi, my four year old daughter Has a boil in-between her buttcheeks. She has no fever and doesn t seem to be really bothered by it . She s had one for awhile and it popped.. Then another grew. I m taking her to be seen soon. It s not very big and it has a white head on it. I just want to make sure it s not that big of a deal.
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi.... by what you say, I feel that this could be a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. This might require an antibiotic therapy.

But....Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically.

Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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Is A Boil Between Buttcheeks With Whitehead In A Child Concerning?

Hi.... by what you say, I feel that this could be a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. This might require an antibiotic therapy. But....Skin conditions are best diagnosed only after seeing directly. I suggest you to upload photographs of the same on this website, so that I can guide you scientifically. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Regards - Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,