
What Do Pus Filled Bumps On The Forehead Of A Child Indicate?

Question: Hi,
My Son is 3 yrs old. He is having small red / white bumps (Having Pus) in his forehead, Nose from last 3-4 days. PLease suggest some solution for the same.
My Son is 3 yrs old. He is having small red / white bumps (Having Pus) in his forehead, Nose from last 3-4 days. PLease suggest some solution for the same.
Brief Answer:
Possibly he has folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
He seems to have a bacterial skin infection, namely folliculitis. You may use a topical antibiotic e.g 2%mupirocin cream (T Bact cream) for folliculitis. Apply twice daily.
However I request you to kindly upload a few images so that I can confirm the diagnosis. You may upload images in "Reports section".
Regards
Possibly he has folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr.kakkar (dermatologist).
I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
He seems to have a bacterial skin infection, namely folliculitis. You may use a topical antibiotic e.g 2%mupirocin cream (T Bact cream) for folliculitis. Apply twice daily.
However I request you to kindly upload a few images so that I can confirm the diagnosis. You may upload images in "Reports section".
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Thanks Doc for your response. I have uploaded few images in reports section, Please check the same and confirm the treatment.
Regards
Regards
Brief Answer:
Furuncle; Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the Images
Yes, it is bacterial skin infection i.e furuncle rather than folliculitis. It must be painful for him.
In addition to topical T Bact cream, as suggested previously, I also suggest a course of an Oral antibiotic e.g Syp Augmentin Duo (228.5mg/5ml), 5ml, twice daily for 5 days.
Regards
Furuncle; Oral and topical antibiotic
Detailed Answer:
Thank you. I have viewed the Images
Yes, it is bacterial skin infection i.e furuncle rather than folliculitis. It must be painful for him.
In addition to topical T Bact cream, as suggested previously, I also suggest a course of an Oral antibiotic e.g Syp Augmentin Duo (228.5mg/5ml), 5ml, twice daily for 5 days.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T

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