Dr. Preeti Puranik
Pediatrics
The following is an actual conversation between an iCliniq user and a doctor that has been reviewed and published as a Premium Q&A.
Answered by
Medically reviewed by
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
My daughter is around 2.9 years old. She was fine until four months back. Three months back, she got a small boil near her buttocks, so we went to our pediatrician. The doctor gave some tablets, and the boil got healed well. Again last month, she got another small boil on her buttock, then our doctor told this is due to broken skin. He said that broken skin could give repeated boils. She got another small boil yesterday, which seems to heal with prescribed medicines and gel. But I want a permanent solution for this boils issue. What can be done? So far, she has got four such boils. All the boils were small, and they healed with medicines. Are such recurrent boils normal for kids her age?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Repeated skin infection (boil) in a span of four months is a matter of concern.
The first possibility is that of an allergic rash due to an allergy to some substance or a mosquito bite getting infected due to repeated scratching. This needs to be treated by anti-allergic medicines. The possible allergen has to be identified. Secondly, it can be due to dry skin condition like eczema(atopic dermatitis), which is prone to infections. This needs to be treated by a pediatric dermatologist. The third possibility is a bacterial infection of the skin, which is responding to antibiotics. The cause of recurrent infection is any low immunity states like anemia, malnutrition, vitamin deficiencies, or other rare reduced immunity conditions. These need blood investigations to identify the cause. It has to be managed by a pediatrician to rule out various causes and a pediatric dermatologist to treat the skin problems. Hence, consult your pediatrician first.
Patient's Query
Hi doctor,
Thanks for your valuable answer. She is only having this boils problem other than that. She is a happy girl without any other health issues. So, do you think that it is due to an autoimmune condition? Are the possibilities you mentioned, in the sequence of probability? Are recurring boils seen in other kids also?
Hi,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
The possible causes are the first two, but anemia can be a possibility. Please get her examined by a pediatrician and do the required tests. Also, consult a pediatric dermatologist for the skin issue.
Was this conversation helpful?
Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!
Pediatrics
Related Questions
Have allergy problems. I always have runny nose or sore throat or excessive sneezing and coughing and cannot breathe normally.
I have itchy painful eczema in fingers. Please help.
My allergy does not subside with 10 mg Cetirizine. Should I take 20 mg?
I am suffering from eczema. There is redness in my cheeks. Using corticosteroid cream. Are there any side effects in using it?
Will antibiotics affect the sputum report?
Will antibiotics help to improve IBS?
Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.
This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. iCliniq privacy policy
