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Caleb keeps getting a bump on his knee, like a pimple , eventually it pops but is very painful. what could this be? what is the best way to treat?

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Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

Maybe a boil: Some people go through phases where they get recurrent staphylococcal infections. It may be helpful to see the doctor when it is ready to pop to get a culture. There is a prescription bactroban (mupirocin) that can be very helpful for such infections but you need to be seen to get it.

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Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Caleb keeps getting a bump on his knee, like a pimple , eventually it pops but is very painful. what could this be? what is the best way to treat?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cornelia Franz answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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