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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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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 8/4/2015
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