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Suggest Treatment For A Small Pus Filled Bump On The Leg
My son has a small bump on his leg that has been there for 2+ months. It looks to be filled with pus and is not going away. HIs doctor did look at the bump and stated it should go away but 2 months later it is still here. I am not sure what to do. It does leak yellowish/white fluid if he messes with it.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small pus filled bump on the leg which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be due to poor immunity of body leading to formation of furuncle or boil. It could be due to frictional heat produced by clothes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should maintain complete hygiene. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. You should apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test and allergy test done to find out exact cause of disease and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of small pus filled bump on the leg which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis and it could be due to poor immunity of body leading to formation of furuncle or boil. It could be due to frictional heat produced by clothes. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to apply topical antibacterial ointment. You should maintain complete hygiene. You should wear loose clothes and avoid sharing them with anyone. You should avoid touching or pricking bumps. You should apply betnovate ointment on them 2-3 times a day. You should take course of oral antibiotics. Maintain complete hygiene and keep area little dry. Visit dermatologist once if symptoms keeps on persisting. Start treatment after complete examination and proper prescription. You should get skin patch test and allergy test done to find out exact cause of disease and start treatment accordingly.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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