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Have Small Wound On Arm. It Popped, Whitish Stuff, Blood Coming Out. Treatment For Symptoms
I have this small sized wound on my arm. At first it seemed like it was a bite, and now that it popped, theres been some sort of whitish stuff, blood, and clear liquid coming out of the little hole. the clear liquid stuff just comes out on its own, then it hardens and turns into a scab like pimple. but i know this isnt a pimple and have had it for a week now. please help ?
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Sat, 4 May 2013
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The exact diagnosis can be made only after a consultation. From your description it could be a boil(furuncle). It is alright to use an antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2% thrice a day over the lesion. In a few days if it is not showing any signs of healing it is better to take a dermatologist's opinion.
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic
The exact diagnosis can be made only after a consultation. From your description it could be a boil(furuncle). It is alright to use an antibiotic cream like mupirocin 2% thrice a day over the lesion. In a few days if it is not showing any signs of healing it is better to take a dermatologist's opinion.
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Take care
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