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Boil on elbow
Boil on elbow past 1 week. Little bit of pain present. Pus coming out. Only on one elbow. Was applying betadine. But little bit of redness is present. What is this please help.
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Was there itching before this abscess started? Is there any other itching area in ur body? Do you have any other conditions like diabetes or hypertension
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consult a plastic surgeon or general surgeon
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don't meddle and squeeze the area .. wash with sterile water or normal saline and go for consult
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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Book an online consultation
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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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Dr. S Deepika
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5 yrs exp
Chennai
Skin abscess..need antibiotic course
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Dr. Shivanu Mathon
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Ludhiana
consult online
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