A 6-year-old female asked:
six year old has itchy raised oozing blisters behind both ears and a few on the top of her head appearing for over a week. she has no other symptoms.
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
45 years experience Pediatrics
Infection: This is a classic description for impetigo, a skin infection passed from site to site by the scratching of this child. Initial treatment by blotting with peroxide/drying and applying an antibiotic cream may help some.However, it may require an oral medication.
Answered on Aug 4, 2015
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A male asked:
Dr. John Rhoades answered
47 years experience Family Medicine
Exam needed: Blisters, rashes, lumps, bumps are best DXed with a visual exam.
It is impossible to give an accurate DX without the exam.
A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo answered
37 years experience Dermatology
Seborrheic Derm: What you are describing is a dermatitis called seborrheic dermatitis. This rash can be improved with the use of Hydrocortisone cream.
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