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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection In Child

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Posted on Wed, 14 Jan 2015
Question: my 3 year old has an yeast infection. how long should I wait until I take her in to her pediatrician? It started yesterday. Itchiness, redness....
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
You can wait 3-4 days

Detailed Answer:
Hi...You can wait for 3-4 days before going to a doctor. Do call the doctor if the rash looks as though it may be infected. (Signs of infection include blisters, pus-filled pimples, oozing yellow patches, or open sores.) The doctor may prescribe a topical or oral antibiotic for your child.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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Dr. Sumanth Amperayani

Pediatrician, Pulmonology

Practicing since :2003

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Suggest Treatment For Yeast Infection In Child

Brief Answer: You can wait 3-4 days Detailed Answer: Hi...You can wait for 3-4 days before going to a doctor. Do call the doctor if the rash looks as though it may be infected. (Signs of infection include blisters, pus-filled pimples, oozing yellow patches, or open sores.) The doctor may prescribe a topical or oral antibiotic for your child. Regards - Dr. Sumanth