HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How To Cure Painful Pinkish Scab On The Leg?

About a week ago I had a bump on my leg that looked like an ingrown hair. I squeezed it and nothing happened so I left it alone. A couple of days later it began to kind of scab over with the skin around it getting kind of pink and tender. It doesn t really hurt at all and it does not feel like there is any sort of abscess underneath but it looks quite strange on top. It remains a flat scab that s brownish white with a ring of pink around it. Does. Of itch or hurt when touched but I ve been trying not to touch it at all. Could it be infected under the scab? Should I put neosporin or leave it alone?
Mon, 3 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
Dermatologist 's  Response
hi,
thanks for putting up your query on HCM.
as per your history, you may have folliculitis.
my treatment advise would be:
1. take a course of oral antibiotics preferably of cephalosporin group, if not allergic for 5-7 days.
2. you may also take pain killer like tab ibuprofen for pain and tab levocetrizine once a day for itching.
3. also, you may apply topical antibiotics like fusiderm cream twice a day.
if persistant after 5 days, consult a dermatologist.
wishing you good health.
thank you
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer


Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How To Cure Painful Pinkish Scab On The Leg?

hi, thanks for putting up your query on HCM. as per your history, you may have folliculitis. my treatment advise would be: 1. take a course of oral antibiotics preferably of cephalosporin group, if not allergic for 5-7 days. 2. you may also take pain killer like tab ibuprofen for pain and tab levocetrizine once a day for itching. 3. also, you may apply topical antibiotics like fusiderm cream twice a day. if persistant after 5 days, consult a dermatologist. wishing you good health. thank you