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Are Growing Lumps On The Face Of A Toddler A Serious Concern?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jan 2024
Question: my son is 1 year old. has massa like lump in his face and it seems it is growing. found similar kind in other places of face . image attached . kindly advice
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Molluscum Contagiosum

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images.

He seems to have Molluscum contagiosum on face. Molluscum is a viral infection of skin and presents as pearly white, raised lesions with central umblication visible on close inspection.

Treatment is usually with needle extraction but it is tricky in a small child as they are usually uncooperative. Night application of Imiquimod 5% cream for 4-10 weeks is a good option. Another treatment that can be used in a small child is application of either 10-20 % KOH(potassium hydroxide) or 25% TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) with a toothpick.

I suggest you to kindly visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful.

Regards
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Are Growing Lumps On The Face Of A Toddler A Serious Concern?

Brief Answer: Molluscum Contagiosum Detailed Answer: Hello. Thank you. I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the images. He seems to have Molluscum contagiosum on face. Molluscum is a viral infection of skin and presents as pearly white, raised lesions with central umblication visible on close inspection. Treatment is usually with needle extraction but it is tricky in a small child as they are usually uncooperative. Night application of Imiquimod 5% cream for 4-10 weeks is a good option. Another treatment that can be used in a small child is application of either 10-20 % KOH(potassium hydroxide) or 25% TCA (Trichloroacetic acid) with a toothpick. I suggest you to kindly visit a dermatologist in your vicinity for the needful. Regards