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Suggest Treatment For Pus Filled Pimples Under Armpit
At least from 6 yrs I have big pimples under my arms which often bleeds with pus might vanish for while but it s comes back again related to same issue a year back I had a similar pimple on my bum and it started bleeding with pus but this one never vanished and creates lot of problem Kindly help I can also send pictures if I m not clear with my explanation
Wed, 2 Sep 2015
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This seems to be Hidradenitis Suppuratiuva which is an infection of apocrine glands in the areas mentioned. This is an infection due to certain bacteria which is known for its recurrences. However, all patients do well with certain measures like:
1 Maintain excellent hygiene
2 go for cotton garments and let the sweat dry up easily
3 Get you sugar levels checked to rule out Diabetes
4 Antibiotics applied locally do help in most cases
5 some patients need systemic antibiotics which are better given after sensitivity test. most labs perform such tests
6 In some cases, certain hormones are prescribed which need proper evaluation. However, it is likely that you might not need them.
I hope this information helps you tackle the condition better
Best wishes
Welcome to this site!
I have noted your details and concerns.
This seems to be Hidradenitis Suppuratiuva which is an infection of apocrine glands in the areas mentioned. This is an infection due to certain bacteria which is known for its recurrences. However, all patients do well with certain measures like:
1 Maintain excellent hygiene
2 go for cotton garments and let the sweat dry up easily
3 Get you sugar levels checked to rule out Diabetes
4 Antibiotics applied locally do help in most cases
5 some patients need systemic antibiotics which are better given after sensitivity test. most labs perform such tests
6 In some cases, certain hormones are prescribed which need proper evaluation. However, it is likely that you might not need them.
I hope this information helps you tackle the condition better
Best wishes
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