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Does An Abscess With A Swollen And Hot Spot Require Medical Attention?
Question: Several weeks ago a skin doctor froze 5 spots on my back to eliminate them. One of the spots was large. It was suppose to fall off within two weeks. As it begin to fall off, there was a loss of blood. Today an abscess developed next to the spot. The top was hot and swollen. Should I be concern about this spot? I have been putting alcohol on the spot to kill the infection but it has not stopped.
Brief Answer:
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
It seems to have got infected.
I suggest a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, for a week.
In addition to this you may use a topical antibiotic cream e.g either 2%mupirocin or 2% fusidic acid cream, twice daily.
These are prescription medications.
Regards
Oral and topical antibiotics
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you.
I am Dr kakkar (Dermatologist and Venereologist). I have noted your concern.
It seems to have got infected.
I suggest a course of an oral antibiotic e.g either Amoxicillin or Cephalexin, for a week.
In addition to this you may use a topical antibiotic cream e.g either 2%mupirocin or 2% fusidic acid cream, twice daily.
These are prescription medications.
Regards
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