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Acne And White Head Like Pus In The Corner Of The Eye
My 9 month baby's right eye corner was red and there is an acne with white head like pus . Could you please tell me what is that and do I need to take her to see a doctor ?
Tue, 9 Jul 2013
Hi,
Thanks for writing.
Acne is not so common in 9 months old Baby.
Whitehead like lesion in a baby may be due to milia.
Other possibility is molluscum which is a viral infection.
So it will be better to consult a dermatologist.
Let me know about it once you consult your doctor.
Take care.
Thanks for writing.
Acne is not so common in 9 months old Baby.
Whitehead like lesion in a baby may be due to milia.
Other possibility is molluscum which is a viral infection.
So it will be better to consult a dermatologist.
Let me know about it once you consult your doctor.
Take care.
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