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Suggest Treatment For Blister Behind Ears Of Child After Photo Therapy
Question: hi my baby son is 8 days old.yesterday we took our baby to photo therapy. after that we noticed a small bump/blister behind his ear. could this be because of photo therapy or is this normal acne?. pic attached
Brief Answer:
It is pyoderma - Bacterial skin infection - Mild
Detailed Answer:
Hi..at 8 days of age, there is no chance of acne. I have seen the image - It doesn't look like photo therapy rash either.
This is pyoderma or a skin infection due to bacteria. I suggest you apply local application of the ointment Mupirocin thrice a day for 5 days n the local region. It will subside. Nothing to worry. If it doesn't, then approach your pediatrician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Get back to me with the above answers. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
It is pyoderma - Bacterial skin infection - Mild
Detailed Answer:
Hi..at 8 days of age, there is no chance of acne. I have seen the image - It doesn't look like photo therapy rash either.
This is pyoderma or a skin infection due to bacteria. I suggest you apply local application of the ointment Mupirocin thrice a day for 5 days n the local region. It will subside. Nothing to worry. If it doesn't, then approach your pediatrician.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. Get back to me with the above answers. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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