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Suggest Treatment For A Brownish Scab On The Buttock

Posted on Thu, 7 Jul 2016

Question: My daughter has a red ring and like a brownish scab on it. It's located on her but crack but it's mainly toward the right check. It's looks really moist.

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (8 minutes later)

Brief answer:
could be pyoderma infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to this forum.
Can understand your concern.

I have seen the picture that you have attached.

This could be a pyoderma infection.

You need to provide a few details like
is the scar present from birth ?
Is the size increasing ?
Is there any itching?
Any pus is coming or not?

Review with above issues.
Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Deepak Patel (26 minutes later)

is the scar present from birth ? No
Is the size increasing ? Yes I believe it's from scratching
Is there any itching? Yes off and on
Any pus is coming or not? No but it looks moist so it could before I noticed it

Can I use neosporin or do I need to get something prescribed? And how do I prevent from her getting this again?

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Deepak Patel (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Neosporin can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome once again.

Yes, you can use neosporin powder locally.
Additionally, the child will also need antibiotic like Co-Amoxyclav for 5 days and syrup Atarax which contains Hydroxizine for itching for 5 days.

Pus should be drained.

Since, drugs in children are given according to weight, i advice you to meet the local doctor for needful.

This can occur due to insect bite followed by secondary bacterial infection, hair follicle infection. Just take complete course of medicines that will be enough.

Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee