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Suggest Treatment For Scab On Back
Question: My boyfriend has a scab on his back that appeared out of nowhere. It looks like a freckle that scabbed over, red around the edges. Scab or something else? Hes 35
Brief Answer:
Impetigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also seen the photograph
This looks like Impetigo to me. Impetigo is bacterial infection of the skin which is characterised by honey colored crusting.
I would suggest a week of an oral antibiotic e.g Cephalexin 500 mg(keflex) or Amoxycillin 500mg, thrice daily for a week.
Topically he may use an OTC antibacterial e.g mupirocin or neomycin ointment twice daily.
Regards
Impetigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query and I have also seen the photograph
This looks like Impetigo to me. Impetigo is bacterial infection of the skin which is characterised by honey colored crusting.
I would suggest a week of an oral antibiotic e.g Cephalexin 500 mg(keflex) or Amoxycillin 500mg, thrice daily for a week.
Topically he may use an OTC antibacterial e.g mupirocin or neomycin ointment twice daily.
Regards
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