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Suggest Treatment To Relieve Burning Sensation And Discomfort Due To Folliculitis
Question: Some burning. Small pus pocket. Dermatologist appt. Wednesday. What can I do to help relieve the burning etc.?
Brief Answer:
Folliculitis. Oral and topical antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
You seems to have folliculitis - bacterial infection of hair follicles.
I suggest:
- An oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily, for a week.
- Topically you may apply a topical antibiotic ointment e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
Folliculitis. Oral and topical antibiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
You seems to have folliculitis - bacterial infection of hair follicles.
I suggest:
- An oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, thrice daily, for a week.
- Topically you may apply a topical antibiotic ointment e.g either Neosporin ointment or Mupirocin ointment, twice daily.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards,
Dr. Kakkar S.,
Dermatologist
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