DD 10, repeated abscesses round bum.

[TheEmojiFormerlyKnownAsPrince]

Not sure what to think.

About a month ago, I was bathing DD, when I felt a lump on her labia(?) further investigation showed a bright red swollen lump which hurt. Rang 111 and they told us to go to Aand E. They gave us antibiotics, about a weeks worth.

About 3 or 4 days after the mess were finished, more huge abscesses appeared. Back to A and E, given stronger medicine.

3 days after meds finished, they reappeared again. Back to doctors, more antibiotics. Am very stressed and worried as we don't know what is happening and why they keep coming back. Also we are going to France in a week, and dread what's going to happen if they come back (the doc gave us antibiotics to take if is should come back)

Why is this happening? They are all round her bum. They never form heads, just large (well huge)red infected lumps, that just keep coming back.

I'm starting to wonder what is happening, and it is worrying me a lot. Any advice. She's the picture of health in every other way.

I think I'll take her back and ask for referral tomorrow.

DD is as bright and lively as 10 year old should be. She ran miles today, catching Pokemon.

It just look so nasty😰

I'm sorry I upset you. It's probably down to strep.

www.kidshealth.org.nz/boils-detail
From link

What if my child keeps getting boils (recurrent boils)?

Sometimes children can suffer from recurrent boils, which can spread to other household members. This is usually due to the child carrying a strain of bacteria that easily causes infection of any broken skin (minor cuts and scrapes). It is important that all household members with skin infection are treated to stop the infection spreading.

Your family doctor may take a swab of the boil and may need to consider whether your child has an underlying medical condition.

Treatment is aimed at ridding the skin of bacteria. This may include strategies such as:

using an antiseptic wash for a week
washing all your child’s towels and bedding in hot water
applying an antibiotic cream to the nose (as that’s where the bacteria are often carried)
Other preventative measures to discuss with your doctor include:

using antiseptic in the bath when your child has cuts or scapes
using an alternative antibiotic for a longer course
using an antiseptic cream on any minor cuts and scrapes

Hydradenitis suppurativa?

I've been using anti bacterial soap, and making her change her change her pj's every day.

Do l need to change the bedding too? Her bum is usually covered by her pjs.

I had a similar thing. Turned out I was allergic to fabric softener. It had no effect on any other part of my body, I think the dampness made it an irritant. I stopped using fabric softer when I washed my pants and the problem disappeared . Could it be similar?

I hope it isn't HS. She hasn't entered puberty really. Just teeny tiny breastbuds, and no pubes or underarm hair. She's only just 10.