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4 year old with really red, sore looking nappy rash between bum cheeks. zinc oxide cream not done anything. is canesten 1% cream suitable?
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Your child is quite likely to have a gluteal abscess, deep soft tissue boil, which requires an oral antibiotic treatment or even surgical drainage. Seek a medical attention.
Answered 3/4/2023
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