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Suggest Remedy For Itchy And Painful Rash Under The Sternum
Question: I have a itchy and sometimes moderately painful rash under my Pec's. I have had it occur a couple of times before under my left pec, but now it is under and on my sternum. The first time I had it, there was a pimple like blemish, that was somewhat painful. when it kind of came to a head, I popped it and continued to pop or drain it until it eventually went away. Although it is gone, it has left a small red spot where it was. It is a mass of tiny bumps, that when scratched hard enough, open up, but there is very little to no type of drainage.
This rash is very itchy and I have treated it with cortizone. If I leave it alone, it seems to go away quicker. Although it is topical, I worry that it is caused by an underlying problem below the skin.
This rash is very itchy and I have treated it with cortizone. If I leave it alone, it seems to go away quicker. Although it is topical, I worry that it is caused by an underlying problem below the skin.
Brief Answer:
A photo is needed. .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
A photo of the affected area is much appreciated as I need to evaluate it further.
From the data you are providing, it seems that you are having skin infection associated with hair follicle infection.
The most common cause is bacterial infection with Staph being more prevalent.
Everything inside and outside our body comes to a balance. When this balance is broken, disease occurs.
The skin balance is maintained by :
- generalised wellbeing
- local barriers
That's why to have more success in treatment, oral antibiotics together with local treatment are advised.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in!
Dr.Albana
A photo is needed. .
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are in.
A photo of the affected area is much appreciated as I need to evaluate it further.
From the data you are providing, it seems that you are having skin infection associated with hair follicle infection.
The most common cause is bacterial infection with Staph being more prevalent.
Everything inside and outside our body comes to a balance. When this balance is broken, disease occurs.
The skin balance is maintained by :
- generalised wellbeing
- local barriers
That's why to have more success in treatment, oral antibiotics together with local treatment are advised.
Looking forward to have the requested photo in!
Dr.Albana
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