
Suggest Remedies For A Sore On The Leg

Question: can you take pics of my sore on my leg that has swollen up?
Brief Answer:
Bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a bacterial infection.
Till now you have used only steroids which might not be helpful.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antibiotics.
Topical mupirocine to be applied twice daily and tablet cefixime 200 mg twice daily for a week should help you.
You might require a prescription for these drugs.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
Bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like a bacterial infection.
Till now you have used only steroids which might not be helpful.
I treat such cases with a combination of oral and topical antibiotics.
Topical mupirocine to be applied twice daily and tablet cefixime 200 mg twice daily for a week should help you.
You might require a prescription for these drugs.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Dr. Sonia Raina

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