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Pimples On Legs With White Tips That Itch, Hurt While Bending. Diagnosis ?

Hello. I have a question regarding pimples on legs. I have had about 15-20 pimples ranging in size on specifically my left leg, though it is on both. Some have white tips, some itch, some are very tender. I have them on the back of my left knee as well, hurting when I bend. They are very red, and don't go away easily. Could you please help me diagnose this? Thank you.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query,

you might be suffering from recurrent folliculitis.

It is a superficial bacterial infection.

Take a course of antibiotics.

Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine.

Hot fomentation is also good,

If you dont get any relief get a culture and sensitivity test done.

This will tell you exactly what is the causative agent.

Let me know if you have any other doubt.

you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link.
http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818

Wishing you a good health.
Thank you
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Pimples On Legs With White Tips That Itch, Hurt While Bending. Diagnosis ?

Hello, Thanks for the query, you might be suffering from recurrent folliculitis. It is a superficial bacterial infection. Take a course of antibiotics. Apply an antibacterial cream like mupirocine. Hot fomentation is also good, If you dont get any relief get a culture and sensitivity test done. This will tell you exactly what is the causative agent. Let me know if you have any other doubt. you can ask a direct question to me on this forum, following the below link. http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-rahul-kumar/64818 Wishing you a good health. Thank you