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What Causes A Pus Filled Spot On The Arm Of A Child?
My niece has a huge red spot on her arm. It is very hard all around it and has a open spot in the middle of it. Everytime it gets scratched open it bleeds forever. Puss even comes out of it. She is four, and cries everytime we squeeze it to drain it because it hurts so bad. We put peroxide on it and a bandaid. What is it? Should she go to the ER?
Tue, 18 Aug 2020
Hi,
This suggests a soft tissue infection with probable abscess formation, and needs oral antibiotic treatment. Depending on the findings, this might need incision and drainage also. Kindly discuss with your doctor. Meanwhile keep the area clean and dry, apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
This suggests a soft tissue infection with probable abscess formation, and needs oral antibiotic treatment. Depending on the findings, this might need incision and drainage also. Kindly discuss with your doctor. Meanwhile keep the area clean and dry, apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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