What could be the cause of pimple-like spots on the chin of a 2-year-old boy?

Question

Hello doctor,

My two-year-old boy had two spots on his chin that resembled pimples. Now it seems to be getting worse. What could it be?

Please help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

It seems your son has impetigo. It is a highly contagious infection of the superficial layers of the epidermis. It is primarily caused by Streptococcus pyogenes or Staphylococcus aureus. I suggest you give him syrup Augmentin (antibiotic) doses as per his body weight and Mupirocin (antibiotic) ointment for local application twice daily for five days after consulting a specialist doctor.

Hope it helps.

Thanks and regards.