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Suggest Treatment For Pimples In Armpit While On Mupirocin

Posted on Tue, 16 Feb 2016

Question: Hi doctor,

I've visited a dermatologist and he told me that this is just a normal pimples on my armpit and i was perscribed with Mupirocin ointment & Clindamycin hydrochloride antibiotics. It's been 3 days but the recovery progress is very slow and i am very anxious.

Can you take a look at the picture i uploaded and advise me? I would like a second opinion as well...

Is this HIV rash? Ive had a unprotected blow jobs with an escort 8 weeks ago but these acne on my underarm only showed up last 2 weeks ago.

Please advise.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (20 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not hiv

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
It is looking like folluculitis, a common bacterial infection.
Just relax and continue with medication.
You will get response within 10 days.
It is not related to HIV.
You are safe.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (15 hours later)

Thank you Dr XXXXXXX Your response helps to alleviate my massive anxiety.

I heard this is common among HIV+ patients, is this true?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not related to HIV

Detailed Answer:
Hello
No it is not a symptom of HIV.
Just relax.
You will be fine soon.
Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj