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Suggest Treatment For Recurrent Folliculitus
Question: I was told i had recurrent folliculitus and i coulnt find the exact antibiotic reccommended but i thought infound something similar so i used that and it seemed that itmostly went away but now i noticed i have a new redish bump in almost the same area. It didnt hurt or anything but when i scratched it it seemed to be open and shiny. Is it jst sill follicultis or a pimple ot something more serious? I wish itd just go away completely! I attached a photo hope it helps so i can solve this!
Brief Answer:
kindly reload the pic
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic. I
have read your query and understood your concern.
I could not see the photo. I think its not being attached somehow.
I will appreciate if you can reload your pic.
In case it is folliculitis, I will advice you to take oral antibiotics along with application of topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent over the lesions and inside the nostrils and perineal area for carrier state treatment.
I will also like to know if there is family history of diabetes?
Kindly reply to my question and upload the pic so that I can help you to my best.
kindly reload the pic
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic. I
have read your query and understood your concern.
I could not see the photo. I think its not being attached somehow.
I will appreciate if you can reload your pic.
In case it is folliculitis, I will advice you to take oral antibiotics along with application of topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2 percent over the lesions and inside the nostrils and perineal area for carrier state treatment.
I will also like to know if there is family history of diabetes?
Kindly reply to my question and upload the pic so that I can help you to my best.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Okay i will look for those! I looked at the store but couldnt find anything that sounded right! Here is the photo i hope it helps. No family history of diabetes, only heart disease, high blood pressure, etc.
Brief Answer:
mupirocin 2 percent cream
Detailed Answer:
I have seen the pic. Thanks for attaching the same.
I will advice you to put antibiotic cream that I mentioned in mg previous reply. That will suffice. Put it over the lesion and in perineal area along with inside both nostrils.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query you may ask me.
Good luck.
mupirocin 2 percent cream
Detailed Answer:
I have seen the pic. Thanks for attaching the same.
I will advice you to put antibiotic cream that I mentioned in mg previous reply. That will suffice. Put it over the lesion and in perineal area along with inside both nostrils.
I hope it helps.
If you have any further query you may ask me.
Good luck.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Okay so it definitely isnt an std or anything like that? Thats what i was mainly concerned about! Also where would i find the cream and such? I cant seem to find it anywhere!
Brief Answer:
mupirocin 2 percent cream/ fucidic acid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome again.
For it being Std, it should have involved genitalia presently or in past.
mupiroxin 2 percent cream is available in market with various brands like t bact cream , XXXXXXX company product.
You may ask for the salt if the same brand is not available.
stay healthy.
mupirocin 2 percent cream/ fucidic acid cream
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Welcome again.
For it being Std, it should have involved genitalia presently or in past.
mupiroxin 2 percent cream is available in market with various brands like t bact cream , XXXXXXX company product.
You may ask for the salt if the same brand is not available.
stay healthy.
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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