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What Causes Hard Bumps?

My 13 month old son has a hard bump on his buttocks. I thought it was a flea bite or a regular oil bump because pus came out of it and than some blood, but the area is very hard. Is there something I can use over the counter to "draw the pus out" if it is that? He has had it for a week . Thanks for your help.
Mon, 26 May 2014
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Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

Even though from your history, your son seems to have developed some kind of infection of the tissues (cellulitis) over his buttocks, I would strongly advise you to get it clinically examined by a general surgeon of your area for a proper diagnosis and management. Till then you can apply a magsulf dressing over it for localising the infective process.


I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your son's problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.
Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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What Causes Hard Bumps?

Hi ! Good evening. I am Dr Shareef answering your query. Even though from your history, your son seems to have developed some kind of infection of the tissues (cellulitis) over his buttocks, I would strongly advise you to get it clinically examined by a general surgeon of your area for a proper diagnosis and management. Till then you can apply a magsulf dressing over it for localising the infective process. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your son s problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.