Child Has Red Bumps On Chest, Back, Limbs And Buttocks. No Itching. Allergy?

Posted on Sat, 8 Sep 2012

Question: Hi, my son 10yrs and daughter 6yrs both get red pus filled small red bumps all that cover only there chest and backs and a few on arms legs and butt. They don't itch but are sore like pimples.In about 3 to 7 days they start drying up and go away then reappear in a couple week or months. This has been going on since they where 1.
Is it some kind of allergy? The bumps are the only symptom.

Answered by Dr. Pravin Banodkar (19 minutes later)

Hello
Welcome!
I would be pleased to answer your question .

If they are getting recurrent pus filled sores / boils it would be important to rule out primary Immunodeficiency in them . Serum IgE levels should be asked for by the treating pediatrician to rule out immunodeficiency ( JOB's Syndrome) . Other causes of immunodeficiency should also be ruled out .

This is not an allergy and will need to be investigated by getting a blood work up done .

till you XXXXXXX the Dermatologist or the Pediatrician you should apply Neosporin cream on the boils wherever they occur.
You can apply those twice a day for a period of 10 days.
It would be important to see the Pediatric Dermatologist as early as possible .
Thanks and Take care

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