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A member asked:
My son is 1 1/2 and has like a boil right under his genital are. this is not the first time he has had it but i was just wondering if i can put lidocaine hydrochloride jelly usp 2% on it to stop the pain. he doesn't even want to put a diaper on. ?
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See pediatrician: You should see your pediatrician about this, reoccurring boils may be due to staph infection. You also should talk to them about how to keep the area clean.
Answered 8/23/2014
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Pediatrician: Any pain/bleeding/swelling needs immediate attention. Call your Pediatrician.
Answered 1/27/2015
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