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Boil on thighs
There is a boil on thighs . What should i do? There are few small dark patches also on skin in different areas
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It’s folliculitis
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Kindly consult a dermatologist online
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Need to treat it asap otherwise harmless boils can become big abscess which will then require surgical treatment. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment
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It’s bacterial infection specific treatment available for complete cure
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Kindly do direct online consultations for detailed information
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It's bacterial infection..it will improve with medicine... for detailed medicine prescription do online consultation
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It's folliculitis
Consult online for proper evaluation and treatment
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Hello there, u can use antibiotic like fusidic acid cream or mupirocin ointment along with if there are multiple u can have systemic antibiotic also ; however why is it occurring , proper history needs to be given
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Dr. Raina Arora
Dermatologist
8 yrs exp
Ajmer
You need topical antibiotics if these are localised . Or else if recurrent or widespread then the underlying cause needs to be evaluated by a dermatologist.
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Dr. Rashmi Naldeega
Aesthetic Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Kindly consult online for further examination and proper treatment
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
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14 yrs exp
Pune
It seems to be hair root infection. Kindly consult for better diagnosis and management.
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Dr. Arpita
Dermatologist
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. Sonia Tekchandani
Dermatologist
39 yrs exp
Mumbai
Can be treated kindly consult us online so that we can get your detailed history and prescribe you accordingly
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