hi my daughter is 8 and got a nasty massive puss filled abcess on her nose more than a year ago. the doctor popped it and gave her antibiotics but she still has a visible red lump there which looks terrible. she also gets dry skin around her nose and is now getting the odd puss filled spot on her chin. why is this happening to her at such a young age?? she washes twice a day with soap and water and we have given her facial wipes to use thru the day. i feel for her as i have and still suffer from spots and don t want her to go thru the same ordeal as i have.
Hi, Your daughter being 8 years old, should have been had excess oil secretion which blocks the pores in the skin. That oil gets infected and causes simple acne or pustular acne. You can treat/prevent this is all 3 stages:1.excess oil - wash with soap and water twice, avoid fatty foods (though not possible in 8-year-old), use face scrubs at least one a day2.blocked pores - naturally open pores and let oil pore out by applying gingerly oil, mildly before sleep. You can take steam bath at least once, use steam vaporizer (preferably with need and turmeric in the solution).3.preventing infection - use turmeric to please the face (excellent antibiotic) and/or wash face with soap and water. If severe go for antibiotics. Since the kid is 8 years old, I would suggest you try these steps, rather than hitting the kids the body with anitibioticsHope this helps.