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1009876 tn?1326490077

3yr old has one red pimple-like bump on cheek

A small skin colored bump showed up on my daughter's face about 7wks ago. At first I just thought it would go away on its own. It stayed the same for weeks. It turned pink last week and appeared to have a black dot in the middle. This week the dot is gone, but it has gotten slightly bigger and super red. Now it seems to have white stuff inside and the redness has spread to around the bump.

She has a doctor appointment in a week, but I'm wondering if there is anything I can do for her at home until then. Is this just acne? Do 3 yr olds get acne?
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1009876 tn?1326490077
Thanks for your response,
I took my daughter to her doctor and he did exactly what you mentioned. He didn't say what it was, but he took a sample just in case and with 1 week of antibiotics, the bump is now just a pale purple spot.
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I could also be a spider bite most commonly known as a brown recluse bit that is the same description as the brown recluse bite I had on my leg
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I could also be a spider bite most commonly known as a brown recluse bit that is the same description as the brown recluse bite I had on my leg
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563773 tn?1374246539
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Hello,
It can be a boil or a cyst. Boils are caused by infection of the hair follicle by staph aureus. . Hair follicles that are blocked by greasy creams, petroleum jelly, or similar products are more vulnerable to infection. Bacterial skin infections can be spread by shared cosmetics or washcloths, close human contact, or by contact with pus from a boil or carbuncle. Treatment includes antibiotics and incision and drainage and do not touch or pick them up. Also apply warm compresses on the lump.
It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.





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