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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis

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Posted on Wed, 29 Jun 2016
Question: I have a small bullseye red ring with white raised center on left forearm. Been there four days. I have no other symptoms
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Answered by Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for being at healthcaremagic
I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is folliculitis.
It is inflammatory disease of the hair follicle.
If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin or mupirocin cream on this lesion twice daily for 5-7 days.
This should resolve the lesion.
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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Suggest Treatment For Folliculitis

Brief Answer: Folliculitis, apply topical antibiotic Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for being at healthcaremagic I have reviewed the attached photograph and it is folliculitis. It is inflammatory disease of the hair follicle. If I was your treating doctor I would recommend you to apply topical antibiotic like neosporin or mupirocin cream on this lesion twice daily for 5-7 days. This should resolve the lesion. Regards Dr Asmeet