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What Causes A Breast Pimple With Pus, Dryness, Crusting, Itching And Scarring?
got a pimple on my breast just last week it was bigger in size then a normal zit and had white pus like stuff visible but this morning it was dry and crusty and itchy and when i showered it peeled out but now the area is itchy and it looks like a acne scar .. is that normal?
Wed, 9 Dec 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have noticed breast pimple with pus, dryness, crusting, itching and scarring which seem sto be due to due to bacterial infection of hair follicle leading to folliculitis. It could be clogging of skin pores. You should wash area with cold water and apply cream containing azelac acid. Apply cream containing 2% mupirocin twice daily. Take oral antibiotics course for 1 week. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocyclin, steroid ointment and may recommend chemical peeling for pimples.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have noticed breast pimple with pus, dryness, crusting, itching and scarring which seem sto be due to due to bacterial infection of hair follicle leading to folliculitis. It could be clogging of skin pores. You should wash area with cold water and apply cream containing azelac acid. Apply cream containing 2% mupirocin twice daily. Take oral antibiotics course for 1 week. If condition doesn't get well in a week then consult dermatologist for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics like minocyclin, steroid ointment and may recommend chemical peeling for pimples.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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