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A member asked:
My 5 year old daughter has red bumps with a white center, kind of looks like a pimple, all over her legs. what could these be?
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Folliculitis: Folliculitis is a very common, benign skin disorder that looks like scattered pinpoint red bumps on the skin. Antibacterial washes such as benzoyl peroxide are often used to treat folliculitis, and resistant cases may need antibiotic pills to clear the skin.
Answered 12/7/2016
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Rash: Folliculitis can look like small pimples. Other possible causes are viral exanthem, insect bites. Rash needs to be looked at by the physician.
Answered 9/28/2016
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