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What Causes A Headless Pimple Like Cyst On The Face Of An Infant?
Question: My son is 16 months old and 2 weeks ago a headless pimple like cyst grew on his face and has not really changed. Now below it there seems to be pink irritation.
please see Pictures provided
He does have a runny nose but i dont think related
please see Pictures provided
He does have a runny nose but i dont think related
Brief Answer:
Local bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question and the attached images. They are suggestive of local bacterial infection most likely staphylococcus or streptococcus.
Do not worry as it can be easily treated by a short course (3 days) of oral antibiotics such as Syp. Amoxycillin and local application of fusidic acid lotion.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
Local bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I have gone through your question and the attached images. They are suggestive of local bacterial infection most likely staphylococcus or streptococcus.
Do not worry as it can be easily treated by a short course (3 days) of oral antibiotics such as Syp. Amoxycillin and local application of fusidic acid lotion.
Hopefully it will be of help. I would be happy to help you in any further questions.
Take care
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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