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What Causes Pus-like Discharge, Redness And Swelling On Nipple?
Question: My 9 year old son has had a rash for a few days but he told me the other day his nipple was red and a little sore. While his rash is going away, I noticed his nipple is still red and swollen but now there is a little pus in the center of the nipple. Anything to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
contact dermatitis, apply calamine lotion with alovera
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing here.
I have gone through your query,
The symptom can be related to contact dermatitis, it might be due to allergy to cloth, or sometimes unknowingly he might have come in contact with some object, that has resulted in the present symptom. I would presently suggest not to worry, apply calamine lotion with alovera to affected area only and that will be sufficient.
But if the discharge persists or increases than, first we have to confirm it is pus. A pathologist can examine a drop of the discharge. He may also advice a culture test to see whether there are any microbes needing antibiotics. A surgeon will be able to drain it.
Hope this helps.
Take care
contact dermatitis, apply calamine lotion with alovera
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing here.
I have gone through your query,
The symptom can be related to contact dermatitis, it might be due to allergy to cloth, or sometimes unknowingly he might have come in contact with some object, that has resulted in the present symptom. I would presently suggest not to worry, apply calamine lotion with alovera to affected area only and that will be sufficient.
But if the discharge persists or increases than, first we have to confirm it is pus. A pathologist can examine a drop of the discharge. He may also advice a culture test to see whether there are any microbes needing antibiotics. A surgeon will be able to drain it.
Hope this helps.
Take care
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