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Suggest Treatment For Soreness On The Buttocks
Question: Hello i have notice a sore on my left butt cheek ,any treament i can do for it
Brief Answer:
Its carbuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Greetings of the day
The clinical photograph provided by you is unclear, going by picture provided is appears to be carbuncle ( infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue ).
I would suggest you the following
1. local Application of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin which is available as over the counter medication
2. Oral antibiotic like Co-Amoxiclav taken for 5 days will be helpful
3. Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy
Take Care
Best regards
Dr Shobha XXXXXXX
Its carbuncle
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Greetings of the day
The clinical photograph provided by you is unclear, going by picture provided is appears to be carbuncle ( infection of skin and subcutaneous tissue ).
I would suggest you the following
1. local Application of antibiotic ointment like Mupirocin which is available as over the counter medication
2. Oral antibiotic like Co-Amoxiclav taken for 5 days will be helpful
3. Anti-inflammatory like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you
Wishing you and your family a very happy and healthy
Take Care
Best regards
Dr Shobha XXXXXXX
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