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How To Remove Hard Red Lump From Knee?
Hi, My 8-yr old daughter developed a pimply rash behind her knee...looks like some of the bumps have small, white heads...today, she complained that it hurt and I noticed a nickel-sized, hard, red lump in that same area....I made an appt with her dr, but I m just a nervous wreck until them....I m thinking the worst...any suggestions? thx
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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your daughter at that age is prone to play in dusty playground with friends who may harbor such rash too and might as well sweat. This setting results in common skin infection known to us as boil or furuncle due to bacterial organisms. Please do see the doctor and he will treat with confirmation. Since it is common as i said, take heart. Your daughter will be soon fine.
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