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What Causes Sores On The Back Of The Knee?
Question: Friend has sores on the back of his knee, ab & arm. He works outdoors spraying trees. He has itched it so bad that it has become infected & oozing.Attached are pics of sores. He works woth spraying chemicals. Thinvert & XXXXXXX We think it may be chigger bites infected. We live in Southern WV.
Brief Answer:
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Kindly attach the images, please.
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Brief Answer:
He needs antibiotics!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the images. These are infected bumps following contact dermatitis. I recommend he gets antibiotics. This must be gotten from his primary care doctor as antibiotics are not available over the counter. Benadryl for the allergy would be a good option as well.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
He needs antibiotics!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have reviewed the images. These are infected bumps following contact dermatitis. I recommend he gets antibiotics. This must be gotten from his primary care doctor as antibiotics are not available over the counter. Benadryl for the allergy would be a good option as well.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
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Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
Allergy fragilized skin and allowed for germs to penetrate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The skin was broken following allergy and allowed germs to penetrate and cause the infection.
Let me know how he’s responding to treatment.
Allergy fragilized skin and allowed for germs to penetrate!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
The skin was broken following allergy and allowed germs to penetrate and cause the infection.
Let me know how he’s responding to treatment.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Prasad
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