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Suggest Treatment For Sore Like Pimple On Chest
Question: I have a very little sore on my chest. Thought it was a pimp and had it two weeks but when I squeeze it. It's like a white tail hard stuff not like a pimp. I wait a few days and it will reproduce the same white stuff. Any ideas?
Brief Answer:
Looks like a sebaceous cyst ,need for 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 have developed a sebaceous cyst .
Since it is getting inflamed again and again ,you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with anti inflammatory agents .You might have to see a nearby dermatologist for prescription of antibiotics.
For the time being ,keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
Avoid touching or squeezing the lesion .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
Looks like a sebaceous cyst ,need for 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 have developed a sebaceous cyst .
Since it is getting inflamed again and again ,you might need a course of oral antibiotics along with anti inflammatory agents .You might have to see a nearby dermatologist for prescription of antibiotics.
For the time being ,keep the affected area clean and dry . Apply a topical antibiotic cream like neosporin or mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
Avoid touching or squeezing the lesion .
Hope it helps
Dr Geetika Paul
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