Patient's question:
At the back of the ears and on the forehead, it has started to seep and form yellow scabs. About the previous treatment and its effectiveness: Four months ago, I took the child to a dermatologist, who injected something into the child's rectum. The child was drowsy all day, and by the third day, I didn't dare go back there. I went to a community clinic, where they prescribed a medication for topical application. It worked for a day or two, but it kept coming back until now. For about a week, there has been continuous seeping from the head and behind the ears. Whenever I noticed the seeping, I used iodine twice, but as it worsened, I stopped. Breastfeeding, green stools with rice-sized particles. No family history of genetic conditions. What kind of help is needed: What is this condition, and how should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
The skin has blisters, which rupture and seep fluid, forming scabs. Most cases are bacterial skin infections, a type of impetigo. It may be caused by poor hygiene of the local skin, contact with unclean objects or clothing, or secondary infections due to skin injuries. The main solutions are: always keep the skin dry, clean the ruptured area thoroughly, and apply topical medications like Bactroban. If accompanied by fever and a significant increase in white blood cell count in blood tests, oral or intravenous antibiotics may be necessary.