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Suggest Treatment For Red Circular Pimple Sized Sores On Legs

I ve got what I think are ingrown hairs on my legs and haven t been able to get rid of them in mobths. They have left red circular pimple Size sores and don t go away getting larger and sorrer the longer I leave them, what can I do to get rid of them and minimize the scar left behind? I ve tried betadine after pulling out hair scratching dead skin and for a week kept clean dabbing with ointment but they return every time, I ve tried just pulling out ingrown and leaving to heal but don t go away, tried scratching the dead skin of but they don t heal or go away. I m to embarrased to go to the doctors is there any over counter medicines or routine I could or should be following to get rid of this problem I m expieriencing? Thanks for your time, Michael.
Tue, 24 May 2022
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Hello,

You had ingrown hair on your legs with circular pimple sized sores. Presently, you have a lot of scars that bothers you. You want to get rid of it. You should stop touching, popping or scratching it. Avoid exposure to bright sunlight. Shave the hairs gently. Take care of your hygiene. Take light meals and easily digestible foods, green gram, soups, fresh fruits and vegetables.

Avoid junk food, carbonated drinks, refrigerated and frozen foods, full fat milk products, etc. You can apply Melarase creams (mederma advanced scar gel, cream), it will help to fade scars and dark spots on legs. Applying coconut oil also helps but may take time. You can consult a dermatologist for quicker and better results. You may be recommended laser treatment or cryosurgery.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Red Circular Pimple Sized Sores On Legs

Hello, You had ingrown hair on your legs with circular pimple sized sores. Presently, you have a lot of scars that bothers you. You want to get rid of it. You should stop touching, popping or scratching it. Avoid exposure to bright sunlight. Shave the hairs gently. Take care of your hygiene. Take light meals and easily digestible foods, green gram, soups, fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid junk food, carbonated drinks, refrigerated and frozen foods, full fat milk products, etc. You can apply Melarase creams (mederma advanced scar gel, cream), it will help to fade scars and dark spots on legs. Applying coconut oil also helps but may take time. You can consult a dermatologist for quicker and better results. You may be recommended laser treatment or cryosurgery. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician