
How Is Acne And Folliculitis Treated ?

Thank you for the query.
If it has started with a pimple like thing and has grown big and painful now, then it seems to be a FOLLICULITIS. It is due to bacterial infection of the hair follicle which has grown XXXXXXX now. It is usually seen in occluded areas of body where one sweats a lot and has presence of moisture.
Also seen more commonly, but not necessarily, in diabetic patients.
I would advise you to see a GP or Dermatologist as it requires oral antibiotics along with topical antibiotic cream.
Meanwhile you can follow these measures:
1. Keep the area clean and dry
2. Avoid tight fitting clothes.
3. Can apply talc powder which will help in avoiding stagnation of the moisture.
Hope this answers your query, if you have any further questions, kindly write back to us. I'll be available for your follow up questions.
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