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Suggest Treatment For Boils On The Neck, Cheek And Elbow

Posted on Mon, 14 Nov 2016

Question: Hello Dr.

These are the pictures of my daughter's left cheek, neck and elbow where you will see kind of boils (not sure of exact word). These boils are dry in nature and does not release any discharge. These are on her face and other parts of the body for last 6-7 months. There were others which came and healed automatically, but these three shown in the pictures have not gone away for a long time now.

Need you suggestion and help to get rid of them permanently.

Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Molluscum

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

The lesions appear ones seen in a skin infection called Molluscum Contagiosum.

Have you ever consulted a dermatologist for the same ?
Have you applied or gave any medications to the child ?
Are any of the family members affected with similar lesions ?

Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (2 hours later)

Hello Dr. XXXXXXX

Thanks for your revert. Here are the answers to your questions:

Have you ever consulted a dermatologist for the same ?
xxxxxxxx--> No. We thought is is temporary
Have you applied or gave any medications to the child ?
xxxxxxxx-> No.
Are any of the family members affected with similar lesions ?
xxxxxxxx->No.

Please let me know if you need further clarification to assist me in this.

Thanks
xxxxxxxxx.

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

The lesions appear to be due to a infective condition called Molluscum Contagiosum.

I strongly recommend you to visit the dermatologist.

Treatment for the same should be administered cautiously, as such medications can cause side effects.

Hope, I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar