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Suggest Medications For Folliculitis Lesion
Question: I've had this on my chin for a few months, and I was shaving and it cut it open. Curious if it's something to worry about or get checked out.
Brief Answer:
Proper local care and antibiotic application
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the uploaded images.
You seem to have developed a chronic folliculitis lesion.
You need to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Proper local care and antibiotic application
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I understand your concern regarding your skin problem and I hope I am able to help you in the same. I have seen the uploaded images.
You seem to have developed a chronic folliculitis lesion.
You need to keep the affected area clean and dry.
Apply a topical antibiotic cream like mupirocin over the affected area twice daily .
You might need a course of oral antibiotics if the lesion tends to persist or increase
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Alright thank you
Brief Answer:
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
Best of health
Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome
Wishing you speedy recovery
Dr XXXXXXX Paul
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Pradeep Vitta
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