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Suggest Treatment For Red Swollen Stretch Marks On The Arms After A Tattoo
Question: Could my tattoo be causing this ? I have several , got several at the same place with no problem but now i have a painful cyst at the top of my shoukder where it end that over 4 dats hasnt gotten better with mupricin at all or opened , its still warm to the touch and i still have. A low fever And im. In pain and dont feel good .. Now my chest keeps getting blothcy and my arm by the is getting red by the tattok under thr cyct ..
Im on vacation and have no acrss to a dr in the area
Im on vacation and have no acrss to a dr in the area
Brief Answer:
Infected skin management until going to hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are going through.
I have gone through the photos you sent in and noted the red cyst. From what I have seen, it seems like an infected insect bitsalonete. The infection is spreading though.
Mucipirin locally alone can't help as long as you are having fever too. Please wash well with warm water and soap. Apply betaine and oxygenated water locally. Alternating warm and cold compresses can help.
Take ibuprofen for the fever and pain, and take OTC antihistaminic like benadryl.
It is important to find a healthcare center or hospital ER nearby as you need prescription meds like oral antibiotics and a good clinical evaluation and blood tests.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
XXXX
Infected skin management until going to hospital
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation you are going through.
I have gone through the photos you sent in and noted the red cyst. From what I have seen, it seems like an infected insect bitsalonete. The infection is spreading though.
Mucipirin locally alone can't help as long as you are having fever too. Please wash well with warm water and soap. Apply betaine and oxygenated water locally. Alternating warm and cold compresses can help.
Take ibuprofen for the fever and pain, and take OTC antihistaminic like benadryl.
It is important to find a healthcare center or hospital ER nearby as you need prescription meds like oral antibiotics and a good clinical evaluation and blood tests.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Albana
XXXX
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