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My 6 year old has raised clear bumps on his chin that ...


Sent to Health Experts July 05, 2006 8:48 p.m.
My 6 year old has raised clear bumps on his chin that turned and are turning into open sores. The open sores have grown bigger throughout the day. He also has 1 bump under his armpit this evening. What is it?

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Male , Age: 6
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July 05, 2006 8:55 p.m. (7 minutes and 7 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
What you describe sounds like it could be Impetigo which is a skin infection that is easily spread. It does require antibiotics to treat it so he should be seen by your family doctor or pediatrician for treatment.

Hope this helps!
Hoybrook  -- Nurse (RN) -- 100% Positive Feedback on 10 Health Accepts
13 years hospital nursing
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Sent July 05, 2006 9:13 p.m. (18 minutes and 26 seconds later)
Does it grow bigger once the sores open up? His has. We also have 3 other children who have shown no signs of it.
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July 05, 2006 9:28 p.m. (15 minutes and 7 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Yes, they can. Younger children are more susceptable than older children to the infection. The sores will usually drain, and crust. It is helpful to keep them open to air to promote drying yet limit contact with the sores and the drainage to prevent spreading. Impetigo is a type of staph infection.

Here is a website that may help:
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/impetigo.html
Hoybrook  -- Nurse (RN) -- 100% Positive Feedback on 10 Health Accepts
13 years hospital nursing

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