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How To Remove Black Scab On Back?
Question: I have a black hard scab on my back should I remove it?
I guess I should have also mentioned that it is on my back toward the center. and I have had it going on to 3 weeks.
I guess I should have also mentioned that it is on my back toward the center. and I have had it going on to 3 weeks.
Brief Answer:
Ecthyma
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.
This looks like Ecthyma to me. It is a type of bacterial infection which extends deeper into the skin/dermis. You may remove the crust, it would expose a raw area in skin which you need to take care, avoid contamination and apply a topical antibacterial ointment e.g Mupirocin 2% ointment, twice daily.
I would also suggest a week of an oral antibiotic e.g Cephalexin 500 mg (Keflex) thrice daily for a week Or Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for a week
Topically, you may use an OTC antibacterial e.g Mupirocin 2% ointment, twice daily.
Regards
Ecthyma
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to healthcaremagic
I am Dr. Kakkar. I have gone through your query.
This looks like Ecthyma to me. It is a type of bacterial infection which extends deeper into the skin/dermis. You may remove the crust, it would expose a raw area in skin which you need to take care, avoid contamination and apply a topical antibacterial ointment e.g Mupirocin 2% ointment, twice daily.
I would also suggest a week of an oral antibiotic e.g Cephalexin 500 mg (Keflex) thrice daily for a week Or Ciprofloxacin 500 mg twice daily for a week
Topically, you may use an OTC antibacterial e.g Mupirocin 2% ointment, twice daily.
Regards
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