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Itchy Painful Reddish Swollen Mole On The Back. On Antibiotics. How Long Will It Take To Heal?
Hi, I have a red mole in my back, 2 days ago i went for a massage and the therapist has push it or something like that, now the area around it is red and swollen. It pains when it touch something and itchy. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me antibiotics . The thing is that in 4 days i am travelling. how long will it take to heal
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
hi there..
you may be having folliculitis.. an infection of the hair follicles, quite common after oil massage. continue antibiotics cream. you wil recover in a couple of days. all the best.
you may be having folliculitis.. an infection of the hair follicles, quite common after oil massage. continue antibiotics cream. you wil recover in a couple of days. all the best.
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