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What Do Red Pimples On The Leg Indicate?

Hi, I am on anti biotics for an infected tattoo, I have red pimples going all around it and this is my second day taking them, the tattoo is on my arm but I am concerned because I have one of these red spots randomly on my leg with a red streak coming from it, what does this mean? Will the antibiotics solve that too?
Tue, 3 Oct 2017
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Hi Dear,

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red pimples on the leg which is mainly as you developed folliculitis over the legs and due to allergic reaction as well.

Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep area clean and dry. Avoid exposure to oily, greasy and sharp food substances. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply them on scars. Drink plenty of water. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-peeling and dermabrasion. Take diet rich in vitamin E. You can take oral course of antibiotics as well.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Do Red Pimples On The Leg Indicate?

Hi Dear, Understanding your concern. As per your query you have symptoms of red pimples on the leg which is mainly as you developed folliculitis over the legs and due to allergic reaction as well. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep area clean and dry. Avoid exposure to oily, greasy and sharp food substances. Apply cotton dipped in tea tree oil and apply them on scars. Drink plenty of water. Clean the area with lukewarm water twice a day and apply an antibiotic cream like mupirocin gel over the area twice daily. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and go for micro-peeling and dermabrasion. Take diet rich in vitamin E. You can take oral course of antibiotics as well. Hope your concern has been resolved. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari