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How Can A Red Pimple On The Forehead Of A Child Be Treated?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Sep 2023
Question: A small pimple appeared on my daughters forehead two days ago and its getting enlarged overtime with redness. Please see the attached picture of her face with and without pimple for comparison and suggest appropriate treatment.

Notice: The area between her eyebrows is also mildly swollen without any pain and eyes appear to be shrunk.
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Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This is pyoderma or skin infection

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

This is called pyoderma or skin infection which is very common in this age group in this season.

The most common organism is Streptococcus or staphylococcus. This will definitely require antibiotic therapy.

You need to use Amoxicillin clavulanate and for the local application, you need to use Mupirocin ointment.

If there is a fever you need to use Paracetamol for fever and pain.

The above antibiotics are prescription medicines and you will require a doctor's prescription for it.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology
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How Can A Red Pimple On The Forehead Of A Child Be Treated?

Brief Answer: This is pyoderma or skin infection Detailed Answer: Hi, This is called pyoderma or skin infection which is very common in this age group in this season. The most common organism is Streptococcus or staphylococcus. This will definitely require antibiotic therapy. You need to use Amoxicillin clavulanate and for the local application, you need to use Mupirocin ointment. If there is a fever you need to use Paracetamol for fever and pain. The above antibiotics are prescription medicines and you will require a doctor's prescription for it. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani, Pediatrician, Pulmonology