Should my daughter be seen immediately? this morning my niece was getting ready to head to the beach from her hotel. she undressed my 4 y/o to put her bathing suit on and noticed a welt behind the thigh. they didn't think much of it. they took her to t

It : It sounds as though your daughter may have a skin infection with abscesses or "boils". These usually start out as tender, red areas which become hard and then eventually develop a "head" of white pus. Once this drains, the area usually heals on its own. Most of these are caused by staphylococcus aureas, a common bacteria found on the skin. Occasionally, however, the can be caused by mrsa, the antibiotic resistent kind of staph bacteria. Next time your daughter develops one of these infections, start out by applying warm compresses to the area to help draw the infection out. Then, you should take her to her doctor so that they can drain it, test for what bacteria is causing it and be able to treat her appropriately - sometimes with antibiotics, sometimes just with drainage. If she ever develops fever, chills, or feels ill with this infection, call her doctor immediately. You can try and prevent these infections by practicing good hygiene and using anti-bacterial soaps. Her doctor may have other suggestions for prevention.

That depends: If she has a small welt it may be inconsequential. However, if she has an area that is swollen, red, warm, tender with possible streaking or purulent drainage- that could be an infection.