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What Are The Red Dots On My Legs That Tend To Burn During A Shower Bath?
Hello my name is sbna i am 13going on 14 and i just have a question.
I am starting to see all these little red dots on my legs and when ever I take a shower of up on lotion they start to burn badly. The only way I get rid of the pain is tuning it off but then they start to it after I finish running. Please tell me what this is...- sfg
I am starting to see all these little red dots on my legs and when ever I take a shower of up on lotion they start to burn badly. The only way I get rid of the pain is tuning it off but then they start to it after I finish running. Please tell me what this is...- sfg
Tue, 28 Jan 2014
Hi
You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis over the legs.
These are essentially a bacterial infection of the root of the hair follicle.
These lesions tend to be red and painful.
You should avoid the application of any moisturizers or oil over them.
Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease further friction and trauma.
You need to clean them with an antiseptic lotion followed by application of a topical antibiotic cream.
You should see a nearby dermatologist if the lesions still tend to persists or increase since you might need a course of oral antibiotics.
Dr Geetika Paul
You seem to have developed lesions of folliculitis over the legs.
These are essentially a bacterial infection of the root of the hair follicle.
These lesions tend to be red and painful.
You should avoid the application of any moisturizers or oil over them.
Wear cotton clothes so as to decrease further friction and trauma.
You need to clean them with an antiseptic lotion followed by application of a topical antibiotic cream.
You should see a nearby dermatologist if the lesions still tend to persists or increase since you might need a course of oral antibiotics.
Dr Geetika Paul
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