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How To Treat Pus Filled Patch In A 4 Months Old Child?
My 4mo old son has a patch behind his ear that looks like pus and it is constantly moist, even after cleaning it. There is a strong odor coming from it and its got yellow crust around it. Its not from milk running back there either. Any idea on what it could be?
Mon, 4 May 2015
Hi....by what you quote I feel that its an abscess. It could either be a pyoderma or a skin abscess or a suppurative lymphadenopathy. It will require antibiotic therapy. I suggest you consult your pediatrician as antibiotics are prescription medicines.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
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