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Abscess on buttock
I have an abscess on my buttock/lower back for the last 2 days. I have been cleaning it Regularly with Betadine and Dettol. I'm also applying Mupirocin (T-Bact) ointment on it. Puss has started draining from most of it since yesterday but I can still feel some puss inside. The skin around it has mostly turned black and started peeling off with new skin coming under it.
Should I take oral amoxycilin/any other antibiotic? I can sense similar infection starting to develop close to the area.
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No..you need specific oral antibiotics... for accurate diagnosis and treatment do direct online consultation with photos
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Send a clear pic and consult online so that a proper prescription and guidance can be given to you.
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Better to have a direct consultation with a dermatologist or surgeon and get treated
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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10 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Consult online for further treatment
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Dr. Rajesh L Pathi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Take consultantion and discuss in detail
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Dr. Arpita
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14 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required..
Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription & guidance.
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