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Suggest Treatment For Open Sore On Stomach
Question: I noticed an open sore on my stomach today with redness around it. I have lost weight and this is in an area that is covered with loose skin. What could be the cause of this and do you recommend a Dr visit? I visited a Dr in July thinking I had a yeast infection but the test came back negative for yeast and bacteria. But. . .I have intense itching and a slight discharge that is odorless but is in the folds of the vulva and vagina. Could these be nits and could that cause that sore?
Brief Answer:
Sore Could be folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The sore that has appeared over the stomach could be folliculitis, infection of hair follicle. If you upload a photo of the sore I will be better able to help.
Folliculitis will be painful, red due to associated inflammation. I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. I also apply povidone iodine Ointment over the area and cover it with dressing.
It has nothing to do with the vulvovaginal lesion.
Please keep the area clean. You should consult a Dermatologist and rule out Tinea (a type of fungus) infection.
Hope I answered your query.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Sore Could be folliculitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
The sore that has appeared over the stomach could be folliculitis, infection of hair follicle. If you upload a photo of the sore I will be better able to help.
Folliculitis will be painful, red due to associated inflammation. I prescribe Antibiotic like Clindamycin capsule along with anti inflammatory tablet to my patients with similar complaints. I also apply povidone iodine Ointment over the area and cover it with dressing.
It has nothing to do with the vulvovaginal lesion.
Please keep the area clean. You should consult a Dermatologist and rule out Tinea (a type of fungus) infection.
Hope I answered your query.
Nothing to worry.
It will come down.
If you have any questions, I will clarify further.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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