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Is A Painful Red Spot On The Right Side Of My Chest A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: I have got pain in the right hand side of my chest, By pressing on the area I have noticed a red spot which is very painful. It is a constant pain which feels sharp.

I attach a photo of the area for your information.

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (39 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be folliculitis, oral and topical antibiotic.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have reviewed the attached photographs and it seems to be folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicle.

I would recommend you to continue with Fusidic Acid cream on the affected areas and you can continue with Co-codamol.

Besides this take oral antibiotic like tablet Cephalexin.

It is a prescription drug and you need to see the doctor in person to get it.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (24 minutes later)

Thank you so much for your quick and informative reply.

This will help with my anxiety.

Best wishes

Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Welcome!!

All the best!!

Take care.

Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D