Ick!! - Children's Health Message Board

packerfan4ever · 02-06-2007, 09:07 AM

Last night my dd was complaining about ear pain (on the outside). It was red and swollen.
Then this morning there were these NASTY booger colored blisters where it was sore. I ended up popping them to give some relief, had them drain and cleaned them with peroxide.
What could they/this be??

Mom22greatkids · 02-06-2007, 09:12 AM

You should get her checked out for staph infection.

kdel · 02-06-2007, 09:44 AM

Please take her to a doctor, this could be shingles. Unfortunately I have alot of experience with this and it is very painful. Also happens the way you described with pain first and then rash. They can give her antiviral meds but you have to start them quickly to be effective. You don't say how old she is and also has she ever had chickenpox?

packerfan4ever · 02-06-2007, 09:52 AM

My dd is 9; and these don't look like Chicken Pox blisters. They looked like something you would get on your feet from your shoes rubbing, but NASTY greenish/gray color.
She hasn't had Chicken pox, but had the vaccine YEARS ago...

luvmy2kids · 02-06-2007, 10:51 AM

Could be impetigo. I would definitely put antibiotic lotion on the sores and I wouldn't pop them anymore.