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Hello Doctor,
I have an 8 year old daughter who has a strange "wart-like" growth a few inches a away from her bikini line on the inside of her leg. first I thought it was 3 round clumps of pimples. But When I tried to pop it, it did nothing. no puss, no nothing. They are white and at first looks like white heads ready to be pop. My daughter claims that it doesn't hurt or itch. Should we be worried? Thank you...
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I have an 8 year old daughter who has a strange "wart-like" growth a few inches a away from her bikini line on the inside of her leg. first I thought it was 3 round clumps of pimples. But When I tried to pop it, it did nothing. no puss, no nothing. They are white and at first looks like white heads ready to be pop. My daughter claims that it doesn't hurt or itch. Should we be worried? Thank you...
This discussion is related to Strange growth.
Hello Doc,
That bump seems to smooth out and is no longer lumpy like a pimple or wart. Thank you for giving me peace of mind.
My daughter checks it and It is as if it never happened. I think it was from the friction of the clothing or something. Thank you so much!
That bump seems to smooth out and is no longer lumpy like a pimple or wart. Thank you for giving me peace of mind.
My daughter checks it and It is as if it never happened. I think it was from the friction of the clothing or something. Thank you so much!
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello,
From the symptoms it sounds like folliculitis. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.
From the symptoms it sounds like folliculitis. Folliculitis is the inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin.
Folliculitis starts when hair follicles are damaged by friction from clothing or blockage of the follicle. In most cases of folliculitis, the damaged follicles are then infected with the bacteria Staphylococcus (staph).
Pls keep the area clean and apply some topical antiseptics. Also wear loose-fitting cotton clothing and use an antibacterial soap or mild soap like dove.Avoid any kind of cosmetics. Topical antibiotics such as mupirocin or neomycin containing ointment are also useful.In case the symptoms persist then oral antibiotics may be needed.Pls consult a dermatologist in that case.
Hope it helps. Take care and pls do keep me posted on how you are doing or if you have any additional queries.Kind regards.
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