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What Causes A Hole Containing Yellow Tissue On Thigh?
Question: I have a hole in my skin on my thigh. It started as a red spot, not so bad, that had black in the center. After a few days there is just a hole, some yellow tissue lining it. There was no pus that came out. I have had boils in other areas but this is diferent. The skin surrounding is peeling away.
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Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the images attached, you definitely need to consult a doctor nearby.
It seems you had developed a deep bacterial infection that has still not healed properly. Had you been my patient, I would have started you on an oral antibacterial like amoxycillin clavulinic acid( 625 mg thrice in a day) or cefadroxil 500 mg twice in a day along with topical antibiotic like mupirocin twice in a day. Also warm water condy's compresses( by adding potassium permanganate) twice in a day would help by liquifying the pus for easy drainage.
As all these medicines are prescription drugs, you need a prescription from a doctor nearby.
Hope this helped.
Take care
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Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us.
I have seen the images attached, you definitely need to consult a doctor nearby.
It seems you had developed a deep bacterial infection that has still not healed properly. Had you been my patient, I would have started you on an oral antibacterial like amoxycillin clavulinic acid( 625 mg thrice in a day) or cefadroxil 500 mg twice in a day along with topical antibiotic like mupirocin twice in a day. Also warm water condy's compresses( by adding potassium permanganate) twice in a day would help by liquifying the pus for easy drainage.
As all these medicines are prescription drugs, you need a prescription from a doctor nearby.
Hope this helped.
Take care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you. I am currently taking Azithromycin 250mg but don't know if this will help. I am currently dealing with hemolytic anemia that has perhaps weakened my immune system. This is maybe a week old from redish area to the pic I sent taken a few hrs ago. I have had a mrsa like infection years ago and that was my primary concern.
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Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Azithromycin 250 mg wouldn't help you out. Its standard dose in adults in 500 mg daily. I would prefer that you take amoxyclav/cefixime/ cefopododoxime/cefadroxil etc. If concerned about MRSA, the best way would be to a take pus swab from affected area for culture sensitivity. Depending upon the results, best antibiotic can be added. I would encourage you to meet a doctor in your area.
Hope this helped.
Should there be any doubt, feel free to write back.
Take care
details below
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.
Azithromycin 250 mg wouldn't help you out. Its standard dose in adults in 500 mg daily. I would prefer that you take amoxyclav/cefixime/ cefopododoxime/cefadroxil etc. If concerned about MRSA, the best way would be to a take pus swab from affected area for culture sensitivity. Depending upon the results, best antibiotic can be added. I would encourage you to meet a doctor in your area.
Hope this helped.
Should there be any doubt, feel free to write back.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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