Suggest treatment for child having swollen bruise on lower leg
Patient: My 7 year old daughter had what looked like a pimple on herMy 7 year old daughter had what looked like a pimple on her lower leg (just above her ankle)... it had a white head and I of course popped it. Lots of puss came out. Now its the size of a penny, hard and swollen... even looks slightly bruised under the skin. What can I do to treat this? Doctor: Hi,  It would be better if you upload an image - but by what you say I feel that it might develop into cellulitis and the kid might require antibiotic therapy with Clindamycin.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Thank you.  Regards, Dr. Sumanth Amperayani Pediatrician, Pulmonology