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Furuncle(boil)
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I have boil on my buttock . As seen in the image. Please advice treatment as I am unable to go outside.
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It's severe form of bacterial infection...you need specific antibiotic.. for detailed prescription do direct online consultation
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You are having carbuncle. It needs agressive treatment otherwise it will creat more problems !
You need a complete course of appropriate antibiotics and general care.
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This is a furuncle. U will need a proper course of antibiotics to get it under control. Consult a Dermatologist for the same to prevent further progression of the infection.
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Dr. Pallav S Kishanpuria
Dermatologist
19 yrs exp
Delhi
Any medical history
Any history of diabetes
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Dr. Sriharsha.T
Dermatologist
20 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Use T bact ointment twice daily
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