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What Is The Pus Filled Site Above The Eye After Getting Injured?

Hi, my 6 yr old daughter has a molluskum on her eyebrow that we have just been letting take its course. 5 days ago she got hit with a toy box lid right on her upper eye socket in the same are of the molluskum. It swelled, discolored and hardened somewhat. After bath last night, as I rubbed the towel over her eyebrow/mollluskum, I must of rubbed of a scab or something because a bunch of pussy discharge followed. I proceeded to gently get out as much as I could and then put some neosporin on the site. What is going on? Does she have an infection? This morning it is more swollen in the eyelid but overall looks about the same. Should she see a doc for meds or should I just keep an eye on it. This seems a bit strange since I don't recall a broken spot in the skin after the accident. Thanks for you help.
Fri, 15 May 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that the lesion on the eyebrow was an abscess which is a collection of pus.
The fact that pus is seen means that there is an infection present.

Though in some cases , the use of topical antibiotics may be enough, you may want to consider taking her to her doctor for an assessment in case oral antibiotics are needed.

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What Is The Pus Filled Site Above The Eye After Getting Injured?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the lesion on the eyebrow was an abscess which is a collection of pus. The fact that pus is seen means that there is an infection present. Though in some cases , the use of topical antibiotics may be enough, you may want to consider taking her to her doctor for an assessment in case oral antibiotics are needed. I hope this helps