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Boil like infection on chest

2018-09-16 14:43:56
I have a boil like infection on chest. It started small andvthen bulged. I applied clotrimazole and betadine. The bulge appears to have reduced in size and pain is also reduced. But what to do completely heal and spreading or recurring.
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Donot self treat. Please send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment

Answered2018-09-16 16:38:20

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You are suffering from bacterial folliculitis.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send photos of the affected area, by direct online consultation for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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