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Boil on upper arm
Developed a boil much below my armpit on the left side around 10 -12 days back it was very painful since the start took medicine Bactrim ds and doloral for 7 days now the boil has punctured and the pus has drained out but still it has not cured completely and the pain n slight redness is still there should I continue this medicine for more time or pls advise any other medicine
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Don't worry...you are suffering from bacterial infection causing hidradenitis suppurativa swelling.. Medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos.
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Your skin problem can be controlled by topical and oral medications Kindly consult with me online for the exact treatment and further queries
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Dr. Mamta Shah
Cosmetologist
8 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Hello,
I think a proper Incision and Drainage is required as there might be still some collection of pus which is mediating these inflammatory reactions. Switching to antibiotics wouldn't help much as a thorough drainage of pus is required. Even color of pus is not be examined to know the nature of organism and then we need to select an antibiotics accordingly
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I would suggest you to go for medical drainage of pus by your doctor and then a coverage of an antibiotics can be given
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Dr. Manas Chopra
Dermatologist
12 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello dear. Kindly share the pictures of affected area via online consultation or in office.
In the meantime, for better healing, you can take tablet Phlogam 1 tab twice daily for 7 days
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Schedule an appointment
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Dr. Reema Baxi
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4 yrs exp
Vadodara
Thorough evaluation needed. Please consult online through video call
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Dr. Rashmi Aderao
Dermatologist
15 yrs exp
Pune
You will need loner duration of medicine. As there is no improvement withbactrim ds, its better to change the antibiotics.
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take online consultation for the same
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