Patient's question:
At the back of the ears and on the forehead, it has started to leak fluid and form yellow scabs. About the past treatment and its effects: Four months ago, I took my child to a dermatologist, where they 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 leakage from the head and behind the ears. When I noticed the leakage, I used iodine twice, but seeing it getting worse, I stopped. Breastfeeding, green stools with rice-sized particles. No family history. 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 ooze fluid, forming scabs. Most cases are bacterial skin infections, which are a manifestation of impetigo. This 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 broken areas thoroughly, and apply topical medications like Bactroban. If accompanied by fever and a significant increase in white blood cell count, oral or intravenous antibiotics may be necessary.