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What Is The Treatment For A Red Spot With Pus On The Cheek?
My 3year old toddler has had a spot on her cheek for approx. 5 weeks start as a spot with a white head which came off after 3-4 days, now it is just slight red with a small amount off what looks like white puss, doesn t seem to be getting better or worse?
Mon, 2 Mar 2020
Hello,
It seems like a bacterial skin infection. I suggest you use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
It seems like a bacterial skin infection. I suggest you use a topical antibiotic e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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