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Folliculitis on thigh
Hlo sir or mam I have folliculitis on thigh
It like swelling and litle pus
1 practo doctor prescribed me to
Take amoxyclav 625 to take twice daily for 5 days and
Also prescribed zimba lotion in my locality there is no zimba lotion so plz help me and tell me instead of zimba lotion can I take this candid lotion and apply
I'm sharing u a pic of that lotion and my thigh pix
I will be grateful plz if you answer it
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You can apply sumag lotion around the boil not on the tip All Around The Periphery
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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult.
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Connect please
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Najeeb T
General Practitioner
9 yrs exp
Malappuram
Kindly consult in practo app
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Practitioner
7 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anubha Singh
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Jhansi
Warm Compress: Applying a warm, moist compress to the affected area can help relieve discomfort and promote drainage.
Good Hygiene: Keep the affected area clean and dry. Avoid tight clothing that can irritate the follicles.
Antibacterial Soap: Use mild antibacterial soap to cleanse the affected area.
Avoid Shaving: If folliculitis is due to shaving, consider avoiding shaving until it heals.
Topical Antibiotics: Over-the-counter or prescription antibiotic creams or ointments (T-bact) may be recommended.
Oral Antibiotics: For more severe cases or if it doesn't improve with topical treatments, i may prescribe oral antibiotics.
Steroid Creams: In some cases, a topical steroid may be prescribed to reduce inflammation.
Avoid Picking or Squeezing: This can worsen the condition or lead to scarring.
Underlying Causes: If folliculitis is persistent or recurrent, your healthcare provider may investigate underlying causes like fungal or bacterial infections and treat those.
Lifestyle Adjustments: Sometimes, lifestyle factors like excessive sweating or friction from clothing can contribute to folliculitis, so consider adjustments if necessary.
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Dr. Zishan Ahmad
General Physician
4 yrs exp
Delhi
Apply T Bact ointment.
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Nashik
Don't use candid b cream .... Apply another cream like t bact cream twice daily.
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the disease and cause and it's best Treatment as you have mentioned as above .
Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
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Please follow any medicine or advise after consultation only
Health Tips
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and please keep
positive attitude to fight any disease and problem of your life
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Dr. Syed Jawwad Hashmi
General Physician
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Need antibiotics..
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