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What Causes Pus Filled Lump Along The Hairline Of A Child?
My 3 year old has a ringworm on the edge of her hairline I ve been applying an antifungal cream and washing it with antibacterial soap daily it then started to go away and came back but now it has puss and a large lump underneath it what am I doing wrong? She has also been taking a prescribed antibiotic by mouth
Wed, 4 Mar 2015
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It is possible that the ringworm , which is fungal, may have be secondarily infected with bacteria.
The antibacterial soap would help with bacteria, not fungi but if there is a secondary infection then it would be appropriate. This also applies to the antibiotic (would help a bacterial infection not fungal infection).
It may be best to take her to her doctor for review to see if any of the medications need adjusting.
I hope this helps
It is possible that the ringworm , which is fungal, may have be secondarily infected with bacteria.
The antibacterial soap would help with bacteria, not fungi but if there is a secondary infection then it would be appropriate. This also applies to the antibiotic (would help a bacterial infection not fungal infection).
It may be best to take her to her doctor for review to see if any of the medications need adjusting.
I hope this helps
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