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Am Pregnant. Have Infected Follicle On Leg After Waxing. Risk?
Hi there, I have what appears to be an infected follicle on my leg after getting a leg wax - the small white head type bump crusted over and i have a largish red area around the folicle which is tender - dark red around the folic and then lighter red further around that. i am 37 weeks pregnant - wondering what the treatment for this might be and if it poses a risk if it is Staphylococcal folliculitis .
Mon, 30 Sep 2013
Hi
IT could be infected sebaceous cyst or folliculitis.
Gram positive bacteria is the commonest cause.
Antibiotics like Amoxycillin and clauvulanic acid ,Cefuroxime will help.You should also add antiinflammatory medicine
As you are pregnant,these medicines have to be taken after doctor's consultation.
Nothing to worry.
it will come down.
IT could be infected sebaceous cyst or folliculitis.
Gram positive bacteria is the commonest cause.
Antibiotics like Amoxycillin and clauvulanic acid ,Cefuroxime will help.You should also add antiinflammatory medicine
As you are pregnant,these medicines have to be taken after doctor's consultation.
Nothing to worry.
it will come down.
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