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Question: What could be reasons why i am getting acne all over my body? I have a pimple on my leg, under my armpit, and on my back. They're red and kinda big and hard.
Brief Answer:
Follicular skin infection,apply antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to be having lesions of follicular infection called folliculitis over your body .
Basically this is an infection of the hair follicle .
Application of body oils or moisturisers can be the reason of recurrent infections , so avoid their application.
Keep the affected area clean and dry .
After taking bath ,apply an antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
Wear cotton clothes so as to reduce sweating .
You might need a course of oral steroids if the lesions tend to persist .
Dr Geetika Paul
Follicular skin infection,apply antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same.
You seem to be having lesions of follicular infection called folliculitis over your body .
Basically this is an infection of the hair follicle .
Application of body oils or moisturisers can be the reason of recurrent infections , so avoid their application.
Keep the affected area clean and dry .
After taking bath ,apply an antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected areas twice a day .
Wear cotton clothes so as to reduce sweating .
You might need a course of oral steroids if the lesions tend to persist .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it is nothing bad?
Brief Answer:
Can occur during change of seasons
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Some people are more prone to develop such recurrent infecting especially during hot and humid climates.
So basically , take treatment as advised .
Observe some basic precautions as told.
Apply the medicine .
If however , still the lesions tend to recur or persist , then see a nearby doctor.
Dr Geetika Paul
Can occur during change of seasons
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Some people are more prone to develop such recurrent infecting especially during hot and humid climates.
So basically , take treatment as advised .
Observe some basic precautions as told.
Apply the medicine .
If however , still the lesions tend to recur or persist , then see a nearby doctor.
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok and last thing. Is it normal for your vagina to feel itchy and uncomfortable before your period? What if you have some hair could that cause it too? Is it normal
Brief Answer:
Rule out fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Some itching or irritation can occur due to change in hormonal levels.
But you need to be sure that there is no whitish or curdy discharge or any foul smelling discharge or excessive redness so as to rule out any fungal infection over the groin region .
Dr Geetika Paul
Rule out fungal infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
Some itching or irritation can occur due to change in hormonal levels.
But you need to be sure that there is no whitish or curdy discharge or any foul smelling discharge or excessive redness so as to rule out any fungal infection over the groin region .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My discharge does not smell, and it is white but its stringy not chunky or curdy.
Brief Answer:
Normal vaginal discharge
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Whitish discharge which is not itchy , curdy or smelly is usually not bothering .
It can be normal vaginal discharge due to body hormonal changes .
Dr Geetika Paul
Normal vaginal discharge
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Whitish discharge which is not itchy , curdy or smelly is usually not bothering .
It can be normal vaginal discharge due to body hormonal changes .
Dr Geetika Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So it itches because im about to start my period?
Brief Answer:
Persistent itching, might need investigation
Detailed Answer:
Sometimes intermittent itching can be due to excessive dryness .
However if there is persistent itching, then it might just be a cause of concern .
Dr Geetika Paul
Persistent itching, might need investigation
Detailed Answer:
Sometimes intermittent itching can be due to excessive dryness .
However if there is persistent itching, then it might just be a cause of concern .
Dr Geetika Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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