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How To Treat Red Itchy Pus Filled Bumps On Hand Spreading To Body?
I have red itchy pus filled bumps that was originally only a patch on my left hand that has now spread to my forearms and other hand and arms. I went to my doctor and they prescribed a cream that didn t help. I m not sure what it could be and I have tried to research it with no success.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
Hello dear,
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
It seems you are suffering from a condition called scabies.
It is characterized by itchy red colored and excoriated lesions on body .
I udually advice my patients to apply permethrin cream 5 percent from neck to toe overnight .
You may need oral antibiotics also.
For symptomatic relief, you can take tab levocetrizine or fexofenadine night time.
Stay healthy.
Welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have read your query and understood your concern.
It seems you are suffering from a condition called scabies.
It is characterized by itchy red colored and excoriated lesions on body .
I udually advice my patients to apply permethrin cream 5 percent from neck to toe overnight .
You may need oral antibiotics also.
For symptomatic relief, you can take tab levocetrizine or fexofenadine night time.
Stay healthy.
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