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Hi, my 7 week old baby has a bump on his right shoulder. it has been there for just over a week now and seems to be getting bigger with an indication of little whiteness which i suspect is puss. he also has a spread of rash on his back for same perio?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Abscess: Sounds like and abscess. I would have the baby seen. Typically this needs to be lanced.

Dr Ungerleider agreed

Answered 3/31/2020

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A member asked:

Hi, my 7 week old baby has a bump on his right shoulder. it has been there for just over a week now and seems to be getting bigger with an indication of little whiteness which i suspect is puss. he also has a spread of rash on his back for same perio?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Ungerleider agreed

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