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Question: Male, white, 62 winter skin rash history. yesterday on tip of my nose had a round red swollen area, kinda throbbed . Made sure not to rub it or cause any abrasion. Last night the wound was weeping. Did nothing to it but put warm compresses on it several times
Today it is an open wound skin and looks much worse. I applied triple antibiotic crime. What can I do w/out going to derm. I could not get in today.
It looks like I rubbed it aggressively, I did not.
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Ps derm has given me 2 topical a for dry skin: triamcinole creme and Halog both 1%. Also have tabs mono cyclone 100 Mg. need your assistance and suggestions.
Today it is an open wound skin and looks much worse. I applied triple antibiotic crime. What can I do w/out going to derm. I could not get in today.
It looks like I rubbed it aggressively, I did not.
XXXXX
Ps derm has given me 2 topical a for dry skin: triamcinole creme and Halog both 1%. Also have tabs mono cyclone 100 Mg. need your assistance and suggestions.
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Is there any history of itch?
2. please share a clear close image of that area.
3. was there pus discharge from the wound?
4. is she on any medication?
5. is there any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
6. is there appearance of rash on any other part of the body?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:
1. Is there any history of itch?
2. please share a clear close image of that area.
3. was there pus discharge from the wound?
4. is she on any medication?
5. is there any history of diabetes, hypertension or other illness?
6. is there appearance of rash on any other part of the body?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
History of eczema primarily on legs and elbow
Wound was weeping last night after hot compresses,no pus
Only other med is flowmax
Topicals are triamcinolone and halog for exzema
No diabetes or medical complications
Rash like this no where else
Sent up picture
Wound was weeping last night after hot compresses,no pus
Only other med is flowmax
Topicals are triamcinolone and halog for exzema
No diabetes or medical complications
Rash like this no where else
Sent up picture
Brief Answer:
Boil formation due to bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. I'm sorry i was not able to reply earlier. I was on call at hospital. I have gone through the reply & image attached. Symptoms are suggestive of acute bacterial infection. If i were your treating dr then i would have advised following things:
- amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it)
- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever if occurs.
- Apply polyfax plus ointment over the lesion thrice a day.
- wash hands before and after touching it.
- Keep the area protected from dust.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Boil formation due to bacterial infection
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thank you for getting back. I'm sorry i was not able to reply earlier. I was on call at hospital. I have gone through the reply & image attached. Symptoms are suggestive of acute bacterial infection. If i were your treating dr then i would have advised following things:
- amoxicilin/clavulanic acid 625mg thrice a day for 7 days. (It is a prescription medicine so you need to visit nearest doctor to get it)
- Take acetaminophen for pain & fever if occurs.
- Apply polyfax plus ointment over the lesion thrice a day.
- wash hands before and after touching it.
- Keep the area protected from dust.
Hopefully you will see improvement in 2-3 days. If condition remains same or aggravates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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