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Red And Itchy Sores On Upper Body. Reaction On Applying Gentian Violet. Internal Infection?
I have a skin problem with it being red and itchy sometimes dry and burning now sores are forming all over like on my head all over my back so I tried a few things to heal the wounds now I'm trying gentian violet but when put on they turned metallic and some turned black and the black ones discharging dose this mean I have an internal infection !
Fri, 4 Oct 2013
Hi, it appears that you have an extensive bacterial infection, probably with the bacteremia, so causing boils where ever they go . I advise you to consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. You may need to have culture and sensitivity of the discharge from the eruptions for diagnosis of the organism and treating selection of the antibiotic. Thank you.
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