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How Can A Furuncle On The Leg Be Treated?

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Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017
Question: This just occurred 2 days back on my leg.
Can you suggest me medication for this.
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Seems to be furuncle, topical & oral antibiotics

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic
I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be furuncle which is infection of the hair follicle.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take oral and topical antibiotics.
I would recommend you to take tablet cefixime 200 mg twice daily for 5 days and and apply mupirocin cream or neosporin ointment twice daily on the affected area for 5-7 days.
These will help to resolve the infection.
These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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How Can A Furuncle On The Leg Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Seems to be furuncle, topical & oral antibiotics Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be furuncle which is infection of the hair follicle. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to take oral and topical antibiotics. I would recommend you to take tablet cefixime 200 mg twice daily for 5 days and and apply mupirocin cream or neosporin ointment twice daily on the affected area for 5-7 days. These will help to resolve the infection. These are prescription drugs and you need to see the doctor in person to get them. Regards Dr Asmeet