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What Does Bump On Back Which Oozes White Stuff Indicate?
Ok I ve had a small bump right in the middle of my back, it s not red, or a pimple, boil or etc. But when it s squeezed this almost solid, white looking stuff, that smells bad comes out. Its been there for years, never gets worse or better for that matter. What is it?
Sat, 30 Mar 2019
Hi,
As per your query you have symptoms of a bump on the back which oozes white stuff which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis/ boil/ furuncle.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep the area clean and maintain proper hygiene and wash it properly with cold water and apply topical antibacterial cream mupirocin. You should apply cream containing azelaic acid. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Take oral antibiotics as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You can go for laser therapy as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
As per your query you have symptoms of a bump on the back which oozes white stuff which seems to be due to hair follicle infection leading to folliculitis/ boil/ furuncle.
Need not to worry. I would suggest you to keep the area clean and maintain proper hygiene and wash it properly with cold water and apply topical antibacterial cream mupirocin. You should apply cream containing azelaic acid. Take diet rich in multivitamins. Take oral antibiotics as well. Visit dermatologist once and get it examined and start treatment after proper prescription. You can go for laser therapy as well.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari, Dentist
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