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How Can Skin Infection In The Armpits Be Treated?

I have had moles and skintags removed from my armpits I am in Turkey but English, I have not had any aftercare advice. It was 4 days ago, and it is hot here. There is infection , I have antibiotics. How should I look after the area, I bathe it and keep a fan on it to keep it dry should I do anything else ?
Thu, 3 Aug 2017
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Hi i do care for your concern.
Infection in the armpit region.
The remedies that you are doing now is fine and will help you a lot.
If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest
To have cleaned the area with antiseptic solution and keeping the region dry will help to clear the infection.
Antibiotics will not be needed unless there is evidence of pus from it.
Hope i have answered your doubts, If you have more feel free to ask.
Thank you.
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How Can Skin Infection In The Armpits Be Treated?

Hi i do care for your concern. Infection in the armpit region. The remedies that you are doing now is fine and will help you a lot. If i were your treating doctor then i would suggest To have cleaned the area with antiseptic solution and keeping the region dry will help to clear the infection. Antibiotics will not be needed unless there is evidence of pus from it. Hope i have answered your doubts, If you have more feel free to ask. Thank you.