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What Causes Inflammation Of Skin On Hand Of An 8 Month Old?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: my daughter is of 8 months old.she got some rash on her hand attaching photo. what could be the cause and what could be done as it looks big.
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (43 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be a bacterial infection of the skin

Detailed Answer:
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I have gone through the picture. There are signs of inflammation which is likely to be due to an underlying infection, a boil or even an abscess. It is hard to comment without examination whether antibiotic ointment like Neosporin would be enough or whether oral antibiotics need to be given. I would suggest you to take her to a pediatrician and get it evaluated.

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Dr. Diptanshu Das
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What Causes Inflammation Of Skin On Hand Of An 8 Month Old?

Brief Answer: Seems to be a bacterial infection of the skin Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I have gone through the picture. There are signs of inflammation which is likely to be due to an underlying infection, a boil or even an abscess. It is hard to comment without examination whether antibiotic ointment like Neosporin would be enough or whether oral antibiotics need to be given. I would suggest you to take her to a pediatrician and get it evaluated. Regards Dr. Diptanshu Das