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How To Treat Swollen Mole In A 16 Month Old Child?
My 16 month old baby has had a mole on her shoulder since she was about 8 months old. I thought it was a pimple when it first developed but over the next month or so it got a little bigger and has since stopped growing. I asked her pediatrician about it and she said that it wasn t something that I needed to be concerned about and that it would most likely go away on its own. Today I noticed that it has a white head on it and it s a little red and swollen. It doesn t seem to be bothering my daughter but it s bugging me a little. Should I be concerned?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
Hello. I just read through your question.
I agree with your pediatrician about this one. However, you still need to keep your eye on it. The white head indicates that it may possibly open up and leak pus. This is actually a good thing as it indicates healing. Meantime, you can apply a warm compress for about 5 minutes, 3-4 times per day. This may speed the healing process.
I agree with your pediatrician about this one. However, you still need to keep your eye on it. The white head indicates that it may possibly open up and leak pus. This is actually a good thing as it indicates healing. Meantime, you can apply a warm compress for about 5 minutes, 3-4 times per day. This may speed the healing process.
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