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My daughter woke up with a red bump on her face later in the afternoon it's swollen and yellow pus is coming out and the skin around it is drying up?

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Dr. Lynne Weixel answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Insect bite?: It might be an insect bite and she might have a reaction to it. If it is painful or feverish and comforting cold compress does not help - go to a pharmacy or even urgent care so she can sleep well and not get frightened. It may be a simple OTC remedy will be all she needs. Good luck.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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