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How To Cure Spots Which Are Swollen And Red On Forearm?
I have reaccurring infected spots appearing on the one forearm. They start off like a pimple and then over 24 hours become very red and swollen to the size of about 10com across and very sore. At first, it was thought it was a spider bite - but it is happening on the same arm around the same place. They ooze pus become quite open and a core occurs. They have been treated with antibiotics, but now
Wed, 15 Apr 2015
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there is some infection which causing repeated pus forming vesicles .you need to take complete treatment for eradicating the cause of infection .
first you should investigated for culture and sensitivity examination of your pus to microbiology lab .it will suggest you cause of infection and effective antibiotic to cure this infection .
presently you should keep proper cleanliness of your part involved and maintain good nutrition .
take tablet dicophenac sodium 50 mg orally after food with serratiopeptidase 10mg two times a day to relieve pain and redness.
review me after culture and sensitivity report and also mention which antibiotic you have taken so that i would be able to suggest you proper treatment .
Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
there is some infection which causing repeated pus forming vesicles .you need to take complete treatment for eradicating the cause of infection .
first you should investigated for culture and sensitivity examination of your pus to microbiology lab .it will suggest you cause of infection and effective antibiotic to cure this infection .
presently you should keep proper cleanliness of your part involved and maintain good nutrition .
take tablet dicophenac sodium 50 mg orally after food with serratiopeptidase 10mg two times a day to relieve pain and redness.
review me after culture and sensitivity report and also mention which antibiotic you have taken so that i would be able to suggest you proper treatment .
Hope you would be satisfied with my answer . Feel free to communicate if any query .
regards,
Dr.Manish Purohit
Infectious disease specialist
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