Red, Pus-Filled Bumps on Child's Foot: Likely Infection – See Doctor Now

"Big red juicy pimples filled with green pus" on a child's foot strongly suggest bacterial infection (impetigo, folliculitis, abscess, or cellulitis). Green pus often indicates Pseudomonas or mixed flora.

Immediate Actions

• See a pediatrician or urgent care today.
• Do not squeeze or pop—spreads infection.
• Keep area clean; cover with sterile dressing.
• Wash hands thoroughly before/after contact.
• Separate towels, linens.

Possible Diagnoses

• Impetigo (Staph/Strep) – honey-crusted lesions.
• Folliculitis/boils – hair follicle infection.
• Abscess – fluctuant, may need drainage.
• Cellulitis – spreading redness, warmth, fever.
• Infected insect bites, foreign body.

Treatment

• Topical antibiotics (mupirocin) for limited impetigo.
• Oral antibiotics (cephalexin, clindamycin, TMP-SMX) for extensive/deep infection.
• Incision & drainage for abscess.
• MRSA coverage if risk factors.

Delaying care risks sepsis, scarring, deeper spread.