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Suggest Treatment For Pimples On The Side Of The Legs
I am a 60 year old male, good health, but for the last year or so i ve been bothered with what i would call pimples on the side of my legs, close to my waist line and on my stomach, they most generally result in an absess, and the result is a small but hard lump of puss. I ve tried anti bacterial soap, changed laundry detergent, ect. what can i use to nip this.
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
Hi,
As per your query, you have symptoms of pimples on the side of the legs which occurs due to hair follicle infection and when pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum, dead skin and bacteria get infected.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you start with the application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream as this is a safe and natural extract of cereals. You should apply topical antibacterial cream. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you consult dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for antibiotics (Clindamycin), a corticosteroid ointment, and hydroquinone.
Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query, you have symptoms of pimples on the side of the legs which occurs due to hair follicle infection and when pores of sebaceous gland filled with sebum, dead skin and bacteria get infected.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you start with the application of aloe vera gel and apply azelaic acid containing cream as this is a safe and natural extract of cereals. You should apply topical antibacterial cream. Apply aloe vera gel to keep moist. I would suggest you consult dermatologist once and get it examined. You should go for antibiotics (Clindamycin), a corticosteroid ointment, and hydroquinone.
Do not scratch pimples as they will get infected. Avoid exposure to sunlight and keep areas clean and dry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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