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What Causes Red Pimples On Legs, Knees And Face?
My 2 year old son had a fever a few days ago with a really high temperature. He seems to be over it now but he has developed some small red pimples on his legs, knees and body and a few on his face. Any idea what they could be and how they can be treated? Thanks
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per you query your son have red pimples on legs, knees and face which occurs because these areas have abundance of sebaceous glands and sebaceous gland under the hair follicle get blocked as sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne. I would suggest you to avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. Apply vitamin E oil at night. Don't pick or touch acne. Apply apple cider vinegar then wash with warm water twice daily. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. Sometimes docotr may also prescribe antibiotics.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per you query your son have red pimples on legs, knees and face which occurs because these areas have abundance of sebaceous glands and sebaceous gland under the hair follicle get blocked as sebum get accumulated in clogged duct of sebaceous gland along with dead skin and bacteria they produce acne. I would suggest you to avoid greasy creams ,use water based products. Apply vitamin E oil at night. Don't pick or touch acne. Apply apple cider vinegar then wash with warm water twice daily. If acne still persists consult dermatologist for proper examination. Doctor may prescribe ointments containing benzyol peroxide,azelaic acid or retinoids. Sometimes docotr may also prescribe antibiotics.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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