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Should I Use Garamycin Cream To Heal Pustular Lump?

Hello I have a small hard pustular lump which i believe is a reesult of an infected hair follicule from waxing. Can you please tell me whether I should use garamycin cream or quadriderm cream or fucidin cream on it. It is painful because I tried to squeeze it and no doubt aggrivated it as nothing came out. Thank you
Mon, 22 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM.
I understand your concern.
You have developed a pus filled lump due to folliculites. They occur most commonly due to staph aureus bacteria. So, you need to use any topical cream effective against this bacteria.
First of all, don't use quadriderm, as it contains a steroid (betamethasone) which you don't need in this kind of infection and also it can aggravate the abscess.
As compared to Fucidin, I would advice you to use garamycin as it will give you better effect.
Do not squeeze or drain the abscess at home. This can spread infection further.
Be watchful for fever or increase in size of lump. Consult a doctor if such a thing is there.
Hope this will be helpful.
Take care.
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Should I Use Garamycin Cream To Heal Pustular Lump?

Hello, Welcome to HCM. I understand your concern. You have developed a pus filled lump due to folliculites. They occur most commonly due to staph aureus bacteria. So, you need to use any topical cream effective against this bacteria. First of all, don t use quadriderm, as it contains a steroid (betamethasone) which you don t need in this kind of infection and also it can aggravate the abscess. As compared to Fucidin, I would advice you to use garamycin as it will give you better effect. Do not squeeze or drain the abscess at home. This can spread infection further. Be watchful for fever or increase in size of lump. Consult a doctor if such a thing is there. Hope this will be helpful. Take care.