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My son is 17 months and either right before he gets sick or right as the illness goes away he develops these bumps on his head. they ooze and become crusty. they become fairly large. a lot of the time they pop up right next to each other. usually there wi
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Crusty Bumps...: In a toddler with crusty oozy bumps we always think of impetigo, a skin infection from staph or strep bacteria. Does he get fever? Are these recurring? Anyone with resistant staph in the family? Any recent antibiotic use? Photos, more detailed history in a prime visit might steer you in the right direction.
Answered 3/5/2015
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