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Itchy Painful Reddish Swollen Mole On The Back. On Antibiotics. How Long Will It Take To Heal?

Hi, I have a red mole in my back, 2 days ago i went for a massage and the therapist has push it or something like that, now the area around it is red and swollen. It pains when it touch something and itchy. I went to the dermatologist and he gave me antibiotics . The thing is that in 4 days i am travelling. how long will it take to heal
Tue, 3 Sep 2013
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hi there..
you may be having folliculitis.. an infection of the hair follicles, quite common after oil massage. continue antibiotics cream. you wil recover in a couple of days. all the best.
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Itchy Painful Reddish Swollen Mole On The Back. On Antibiotics. How Long Will It Take To Heal?

hi there.. you may be having folliculitis.. an infection of the hair follicles, quite common after oil massage. continue antibiotics cream. you wil recover in a couple of days. all the best.