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What Causes A White Pimple Like Bump On The Body?

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Posted on Thu, 5 Jan 2017
Question: My 11 year old daughter has a white type looking pimple and two more forming with a somewhat hard surface behind the pimple looking growths. Do you know what it is?

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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (22 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Please upload an image

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic

I have gone through your query and understand your concern. However, I would need you to upload an image of the affected area. I can guide you accordingly.

I will wait for your response.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (15 minutes later)
Just sent pic of my daughter's neck via the "upload new reports" section.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Carbuncle

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for writing back. I have checked the attached image. It seems to be a carbuncle (a boil with multiple mouths). Applying T-Bact (mupirocin) ointment should help in its resolution.

Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 minutes later)
Thank you for your quick response. Can I go to the local drug store and pick up the T-Back (mupirocin) ointment without a prescription?
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Over the counter antibiotic ointment should suffice

Detailed Answer:
Yes, it should be available. If not, you may pick any other antibiotic ointment.

Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes A White Pimple Like Bump On The Body?

Brief Answer: Please upload an image Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. However, I would need you to upload an image of the affected area. I can guide you accordingly. I will wait for your response. Regards