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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Pimple Under Chin
Question: I have a swollen Pimple under my Chin, that is very sore
Had it for a 1 week
Had it for a 1 week
Brief Answer:
likely to be due to folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The lesion is likely to be folliculitis which is infection of hair follicle. Exact assessment of severity is possible after clinical examination. Providing clinical photographs will be helpful.
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Local application of antibiotic ointment
2. Oral antibiotics like Augmentin
3. Anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
likely to be due to folliculitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi
welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Ms
The lesion is likely to be folliculitis which is infection of hair follicle. Exact assessment of severity is possible after clinical examination. Providing clinical photographs will be helpful.
In the meantime I would suggest you the following
1. Local application of antibiotic ointment
2. Oral antibiotics like Augmentin
3. Anti inflammatory drug like Ibuprofen will be helpful
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance will be glad to assist you
Take care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kaltari
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