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My 13yo has patches of small bumps over his arms and trunk that become redder and eventually turn into a scab.

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Impetigo???: This sounds like impetigo, possibly even with staph. get antibiotic treatment

Answered 1/25/2017

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A member asked:

My 13yo has patches of small bumps over his arms and trunk that become redder and eventually turn into a scab.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

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