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What Causes A Pimple Like Growth With Puss And A Red Ring Around It?
A few weeks ago my son had what looked like a pimple or ingrown hair on the back of his leg we were eventually able to pop it and get a bunch of puss out but it continued to get bigger with a large red ring it has since gone down but still kinda red the ring is dried out looking and still feels hard underneath should we worry?
Sat, 31 May 2014
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have read the query and understand your concern.
According to the symptoms and site of the pimple its most likely a folliculitis most commonly caused by a bacterial infection.Also contributory factors like poor hygiene,poor nutrition,bathing or swimming in infected water,diabetes and conditions with lower body immunity favor bacterial infection of hair follicles causing folliculitis.
I suggest my patients with similar symptoms to:
1.Have hot compressions of the affected part 3-4 times a day
2.Wear loose clothing
3.Avoid using soap with chemicals at the affected part, you can use any anti-bacterial soap for cleaning the infected part.
4.Topical antibiotic ointment like erythromycin will help in eliminating the infection with an analgesic like tab.ibuprofen for pain relief.
5.DON'T WORRY,i n my opinion it will go away in a week or so by following measures,so right now there is no need to get it examined.
6.Very importantly don't squeeze,rub the infected area which will worsen the infection.
7.Even after this the the lesion is not reduced,I suggest you consult an physician for examination of lesion to rule out any other cause like fungal infection,diabetes.
Hope this solves your query.
Kindly give a feedback if you find my answer helpful.Feel free to ask any further queries.Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I have read the query and understand your concern.
According to the symptoms and site of the pimple its most likely a folliculitis most commonly caused by a bacterial infection.Also contributory factors like poor hygiene,poor nutrition,bathing or swimming in infected water,diabetes and conditions with lower body immunity favor bacterial infection of hair follicles causing folliculitis.
I suggest my patients with similar symptoms to:
1.Have hot compressions of the affected part 3-4 times a day
2.Wear loose clothing
3.Avoid using soap with chemicals at the affected part, you can use any anti-bacterial soap for cleaning the infected part.
4.Topical antibiotic ointment like erythromycin will help in eliminating the infection with an analgesic like tab.ibuprofen for pain relief.
5.DON'T WORRY,i n my opinion it will go away in a week or so by following measures,so right now there is no need to get it examined.
6.Very importantly don't squeeze,rub the infected area which will worsen the infection.
7.Even after this the the lesion is not reduced,I suggest you consult an physician for examination of lesion to rule out any other cause like fungal infection,diabetes.
Hope this solves your query.
Kindly give a feedback if you find my answer helpful.Feel free to ask any further queries.Take care.
Regards,
Dr.Tushar Tamboli
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