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What Causes Red Spots With Yellow Heads On Arm, Lower Back And Leg?

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Posted on Thu, 19 Nov 2015
Question: My nearly 10 year old son has red spots with small yellow head on, 12 all on his right side on arm and bottom of lower back and leg he feels well
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like folliculitis a bacterial infection.
I treat such cases with topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine and an oral antibiotic.
You can try this in consultation with your doctor.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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What Causes Red Spots With Yellow Heads On Arm, Lower Back And Leg?

Brief Answer: Folliculitis Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query and photograph. It is looking like folliculitis a bacterial infection. I treat such cases with topical antibacterial cream like mupirocine and an oral antibiotic. You can try this in consultation with your doctor. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.