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Pus Filled Pimples On The Legs. Dark Scars. Solution?

Hi Doc. I keep getting white pimples with pus in them on my legs n when they heal, they leave dark marks, I m now even afraid to wer dresses coz of the dark spots these things leave.... Please help I dnt know what to do, I m a very hairy person n the last time I shaved my legs they had reaction to it n I m afraid to shave to...:-(
Fri, 5 Apr 2013
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Hello,
thanks for using health care magic.

it would appear you are suffering from folliculitis which is inflammation
of hair follicles.
Folliculitis is common in people who use topical corticsteroids,
people with diabetes, pre-existing skin condtion such as dermatitis
or following trauma such as after shaving. Use of electric shaving
machines if possible, shaving in the direction of the hairs, use of
antiseptics after shaving are all ways of preventng folliculitis.
As concerns the marks, its only a matter of time to clear off,
alternatively you could meet a dermatologist for a quicker response.
Best regards and hope this helps you
Dr Achuo
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Pus Filled Pimples On The Legs. Dark Scars. Solution?

Hello, thanks for using health care magic. it would appear you are suffering from folliculitis which is inflammation of hair follicles. Folliculitis is common in people who use topical corticsteroids, people with diabetes, pre-existing skin condtion such as dermatitis or following trauma such as after shaving. Use of electric shaving machines if possible, shaving in the direction of the hairs, use of antiseptics after shaving are all ways of preventng folliculitis. As concerns the marks, its only a matter of time to clear off, alternatively you could meet a dermatologist for a quicker response. Best regards and hope this helps you Dr Achuo