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Treating Staph Infection With Clindamycin. Having Boil On Back Of Neck. Which Specialist To Be Contacted?
I am being treared for a staph infection believed to be mrsa . I had a bout of this back in mid may. i was given baactrim 1 pill twice a day for 20 days. it has returned. i went to the er on sunday and was told that the dose of bactrim was no strong enough. shaould have been 2 pill twice a day. they in turn gave me clindamycin 300mg 4 times a day for 10 days. i was told this was much stronger and would kill the virus. should more be done. I currently have a boil .cycst or whatever you call it on the back of my neck even with the bottom of my ears. it feels like i have a board there. what is the best type of specialist to consult on this. thanks Bruce
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
Hi
You have developed a folliculitis which is an infection of the hair follicle.
See a dermatologist is the best person to consult for any such infection of the skin.
You have been advised a course of oral antibiotic drug which I would say is very essential in your case and should be completely taken in the dosage as advised.
In addition, make sure that you keep the affected area clean and dry.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream over it twice a day.
Dr Geetika Paul
You have developed a folliculitis which is an infection of the hair follicle.
See a dermatologist is the best person to consult for any such infection of the skin.
You have been advised a course of oral antibiotic drug which I would say is very essential in your case and should be completely taken in the dosage as advised.
In addition, make sure that you keep the affected area clean and dry.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream over it twice a day.
Dr Geetika Paul
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