Is A Black Discolored Lump Indicative Of An Infection?
Question: I had a bad ingrown hair. I created a hard lump I stabilized it an lanced it. it drained for 2 days the started to heal. it in a bad spot right where my belt from pants hits. yesterday was a week later and it was red again so I put pressure on it an it bled a lot then stopped and again this morning. it is pretty flat now but I noticed the center is a blackish color. infected? or just healing?
Brief Answer:
Use a triple antibiotic ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you
I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
It seems infected. The blackish thing is perhaps dried blood mixed with discharge - dried crust. I suggest you to use a triple antibiotic ointment e.g Neosporin ointment, twice daily for a week.
Regards
Use a triple antibiotic ointment.
Detailed Answer:
Hello. thank you
I am Dr. kakkar (Dermatologist and Venerelogist). I have noted your concern and I have viewed the image.
It seems infected. The blackish thing is perhaps dried blood mixed with discharge - dried crust. I suggest you to use a triple antibiotic ointment e.g Neosporin ointment, twice daily for a week.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Use benzoyl peroxide gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I think they are unrelated to this sore. You may use topical benzoyl peroxide 2.5%gel, twice daily, for the acne.
Regards
Use benzoyl peroxide gel
Detailed Answer:
Hi.
I think they are unrelated to this sore. You may use topical benzoyl peroxide 2.5%gel, twice daily, for the acne.
Regards
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D