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Large Lump On Forehead, Swelling, Redness. Should We Ensure It Isn't Infected?
My 3 year has a fairly large lump on his forehead and it looks like a bite as it is swollen with red mark in middle. He hasn't complained about it and hasn't fallen over so I am guessing it is a mosquito bite. We are in Queensland Australia. Do I need to worry about it tonight or just keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't get infected? I have put. paw paw cream on it for now. Hope you can help
Hi dear welcome to the HCM. It could be a small boil or a insect bite . Local inspection actually gives the right diagnosis. If it is painful then possibility of being infected boil are strong, but if it itches then it could be a insect bite. There is no hurry you can wait til morning. Hope the query is answered. Thanks.
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Large Lump On Forehead, Swelling, Redness. Should We Ensure It Isn't Infected?
Hi dear welcome to the HCM. It could be a small boil or a insect bite . Local inspection actually gives the right diagnosis. If it is painful then possibility of being infected boil are strong, but if it itches then it could be a insect bite. There is no hurry you can wait til morning. Hope the query is answered. Thanks.