Hello Doctor,
My 10-year-old son had a pimple on his lip, and my wife tried to pop it. It was already swollen, but now his whole upper lip is very swollen. What can we do to help him? We have a tea towel with ice in it to put on his lip.
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Acne is a common skin condition caused by blockage in sweat pore channels by the skin's sebaceous glands.
The glands contain fats that can clog pores, leading to the formation of pimples.
Supportive Management:
There is no definitive cure for acne, so management focuses on supportive measures.
Patients are advised not to touch or scrub affected areas vigorously, as this can worsen the condition.
Recommended Care Practices:
Wash the affected area with soap and warm water three times daily.
Avoid using greasy ointments, as they can exacerbate acne.
Preventing Secondary Infections:
Antibiotics may be prescribed to prevent secondary bacterial infections in acne-affected areas.
Alternative Treatments:
In severe cases where initial measures fail, benzoyl peroxide cream can be used topically.
This should be considered after other options have been exhausted and under medical supervision.
Thanks
